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As you might have guessed from our cover, were all about the
celebrations this month. And for good reason: April 2O16 marks two
decades of docrafts. Thats right, DO is the big 2-O. As part of
this weve organised even more giveaways on our blog
(docrafts.com/blog) throughout April. Think of it as a crafty
birthday bonanza, if you will.
In the meantime, though, pop the kettle on and settle down with
the current issue.
I promise its a goodun. See you next month,
Sarah Sarah Sarah Sarah
Happy Birthday,docrafts!
Carly Stalker Marketing Design Manager
The legs behind p5Os stamped trainers shot
complete with matching pyjama bottoms
Sarah Gane EditorCaught mid-craft behind the scenes on a
photoshoot!
Lorna Slessor Sub EditorFar happier having her hands
photographed than her face
Jesse Wild
Freelance Photographer
The man behind the cameraRachel Smith Designer
Enjoying a spot of tea and cake away from the of ce!
Joe Schneider Video & Photography Assistant
Showing off his shooting skills
Jordan Travers DesignerMaking the most of beautiful
Dorset with his family
Aisha Green Editorial AssistantExploring The Laines on a crafty
weekend away in Brighton
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Green Art direction and styling: Carly Stalker, Sarah Gane
Freelance photographer: Jesse Wild Photography & videography
assistant: Joe Schneider Projects: Aisha Green, Amy Surey, Daisy
Martin, Emma Block, Felicity French, Geraldine Carruthers, Jackie
Jasper, Jason Cluitt, Jo Boland, Joey Burdett, Julie Hole, Julie
Wilson, Katy Leitch, Little Button Diaries, Lorna Slessor, Mags
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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
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retailers directly with regard to the price of products/services in
the magazine. Design Objectives Ltd. 2O16. Published March 2O16 All
rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced
without the written permission of Design Objectives Ltd.
Sarah Jackman ReadSarah is a freelance papercraft designer
who lives on the Isle of Wight with her lovely husband Ian
(Hoobs) and pug Lottie. She
designs projects for Creativity magazine and other UK
publications and demonstrates
the latest docrafts products along the south coast. When shes
not working shes usually
cuddling a pug.
Emma BlockEmma Block is a London-based illustrator
whose work can be found in childrens book, packaging, magazines,
greetings cards and books for adults. Emmas work is inspired by the
people she meets in her everyday life,
old photos, vintage clothes, old films, travel, 195Os
illustrations, 193Os jazz and
sausage dogs.
Jo BolandJo is a mum to two boys who loves to take photos of her
family and keep a record of her everyday life through scrapbooking
and mini books. She also loves vintage things, crochet, coffee and
chocolate. Jo is a freelance craft designer, working from home
making for a selection of magazines
and craft companies.
Daisy MartinDaisy is 21 and from East Sussex. Shes been
self-employed since she was 18, running a couple of online shops:
Cloudy Cow (selling gorgeous washi tape and stationery) and Daisy
Mae Jewellery. She also blogs and posts videos on her YouTube
channel
(MyGreenCow) about all the creative things she gets up to!
Jason CluittBy day Jason is a mechanical engineer, but in his
free time he loves to create objects from paper; a passion that has
been with him since a young age. When not coming up with his next
creation, Jason is busy watching and reviewing films for his
blog
(lifevsfilm.com) and weekly podcast, as well as occupying his
mischievous labradoodle.
Katy LeitchKaty has been papercrafting since 2OO5 when she
discovered scrapbooking and shes never looked back! She recently
took the plunge into the freelance world to live
the dream of crafting for a living. Her style is quite eclectic
and she loves everything from
messy, inky and vintage to clean and simple.
This issues craftersMeet some of the talented people behind our
projects
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prizes,giveaways and much more inside this issue!
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7Creativity HQ In the
Headlines.....................................................................8-1O
Competition...................................................................................18
Giveaways
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41, 57, 79 The Creativity Community
...........................................42-45
Vouchers.................................................................................
91-92 Useful
templates...............................................................93-95
Shopping
list........................................................................96-97
Special feature Happy Birthday, docrafts
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PapercraftCute place
cards..........................................................................12
Mini pinwheel centrepiece
....................................................19 Exploding
box card
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Pretty favour boxes
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28 Five ways with Bare Basics Journals....................3O-35
Canvas thank you card
................................................38-39 Rustic
scrapbooking..........................................................4O-41
Goody Bag makes
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New baby card
....................................................................52-53
Cut and emboss
menu.................................................. 56-57
Santoros Gorjuss swing
card.....................................58-59 Raindrop wall
art................................................................6O-61
Scrapbook
know-how.................................................. 66-69 A
card for
Grandad............................................................8O-81
Spring wedding
card....................................................... 82-83
Three ways with: Mocha Ultimate Pack ..............84-86
Anniversary
card...............................................................88-89
Home decorDIY desk
organiser...........................................................
26-27 Craft with Papier
Patch..................................................54-55
Origami
lampshades.......................................................
62-64 Plaster of Paris
bookends.............................................72-73
Decorated bottle
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Soft craftCrochet
postcards............................................................36-37
Craft apron
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48-49 Stamped
shoes..........................................................................5O
Painted make-up pouch
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WorkshopsTechnique
Workshop.......................................................24-25
Tricks of the
Trade.............................................................74-79
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8Follow us on docrafts.com /docrafts /docrafts /docraftsTeam
headlinesIn the
Mags WoodcockI have been part of the docrafts PDT for just over
a year and am thrilled to be continuing on in the team. I love
inspiring others with unusual and different ways to use
docrafts
products, as well as simple ideas for beginners to try. I nd
inspiration all around me and love to use colour combinations from
everyday life.
Zinia AmoiridouIm an art student from Greece. My
current obsessions include art journalling, scrapbooking and
hybrid projects. Apart from papercrafts I love baking, abstract
painting,
organising crafty messes and entertaining my hyper puppy. My
dream is to make my passion
for art my full-time job."
Giorgia RossiniIm 33 and Im an Italian Radiation
Technologist with a huge passion for crafts. Ive been scrapping
for ve years - I love
playing with papers and embellishments and preserving memories.
I enjoy mixed media, creating my own backgrounds, layering
scrapbooking is my happy place!
Kieron FranklynI am a gentleman crafter who turns his hand
to anything to ensure it brings a smile to someones face -
whether that be through my rst passion, cardmaking, baking or
needle felting. I work full-time as a manager for an
international nance organisation, which is far removed from my
world of crafting!"
Julie HoleI am delighted to have been chosen for the PDT. I live
in North West England and have had a passion for crafting for over
2O years. Im a stamper at heart; its where my creative journey
began. Id love to be able to help you along your own creative
journey by inspiring
new ideas or use of techniques."
Julie WilsonI am lucky enough to be a mother and
grandmother living in Kent.I dabble in mixed media,
scrapbooking, cardmaking, journalling, sewing, quilting and I am
learning to knit. I
enjoy sharing my ideas and inspirations in my classes, on my
blogs and with Ladies That Craft
Club which I run in Rainham, Kent."classes, on my blogs and with
Ladies That Craft
someones face - whether that be through my
PROJECT DESIGN TEAM2O16
Were extremely excited to reveal that we have a brand new
Project Design Team for 2O16! We had an overwhelming response from
our call for super-crafters to join the 2O16 team, with over 3OO
applicants. Thank you so much to everyone that took the time to
apply, the standard was extremely high; making the decision a very
hard one for us!
Introducing our 12 new team membersPROJECT DESIGN TEAM
Mee t the new
After many hours spent going through the applications, and far
too much tea and cake, we now have our nal 12 crafters. Be sure to
keep an eagle eye on the blog for their projects as well as right
here in the pages of Creativity MagazineGo to docrafts.com/Blog for
the latest news, interviews and projects
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9Camila Bertolini"I'm an Australian citizen born in Brazil
and
currentlyliving in London. Before motherhood, I went to art
school and worked in different areas of the creative industry from
designing accessories to being a professional street
artist. Cardmaking, stamping, paper sculpture and nursery art
are what I love to do most."
Alina BartanI live in Romania with my husband, our sweet
18-month-old little boy and one super-loved cat. By profession I am
an IT Programmer but my heart belongs to the arts and crafts
department. I run a little business making wedding and
party invites and decorations."
Geraldine CarruthersIenjoy jewellery making, crochet, yarn
dying, scrapbooking, stamping and dabble in mixed media. Ive had my
dream job of being a docrafts
demonstrator for the past four years. I love showcasing the
latest ranges and occasionally contributing to Creativity."
Agnieszka KilbrideI live in Dublin, Ireland and I have a hotel
management background. I am currently working as a freelance tutor
and designer.
Over the past four years I have been demoing and tutoring in
many shops across Ireland. I
get huge satisfaction from seeing my projects published in
Creativity."
Jackie JasperI live inSouth East Kent with my family.I
started papercrafting about three years ago when I wanted to try
to make a few Christmas decorations and cards I have been
totally
hooked ever since.Ilove theplain and simple style of
cardmaking,but I like to try other styles too. Im partial to a
sequin or two!
Paula Holi eld I am 38 years old and am a quali ed
Dispensing Optician, which is my proper job. Since winning a
prestigious
cardmaking competition in 2O1O I have been a published
freelance
card designer and papercrafter. I look forward to sharing my
projects."
proper job. Since winning a prestigious
Visit docrafts.com for more project ideas, products and
stockists
You may have spotted a few of their projects in past issues of
Creativity, but I bet you didnt know that Laura and Tia aka Little
Button Diaries are also the proud
authors of a multi-award winning blog and three craft books.What
inspired you to start Little Button Diaries? When we went on
maternity leave we were both making tons of baby stuff, but we
found it hard to nd the time to nish things amongst the nappy
changing and exhaustion that comes with having babies. So we
decided to set up Little Button Diaries to motivate us to nish
projects and document what we were making.What can readers expect
from your blog? Its about the things we make and bake for us and
our kids. We never make anything that we dont actually want or
need, so our houses are lled with projects - some lovely... and
some pretty bad! Our children love to be involved so we also do
kid-friendly crafts. You both have two little ones, how do you nd
the time to do all that crafting and run a successful blog? It can
be tricky! There are two of us, which takes the load off a little,
but most of our projects are simple and not too time-consuming
because we dont have hours to spare to make them.
Whats next for you in 2O16? Weve got our rst three books coming
out. The Knight Craft Book and The Princess Craft Book are both
available to buy now.
Blog of the month
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In the
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Boo k of the month
WIN THIS BOO K!
CAKE INTERNATIONALCake International, Alexandra Palace,
16-17th April 2O16, 1Oam 5pmIf you love to bake, then make sure
you
hot-foot it down to Alexandra Palace where you can stock up on
all manner of cake
decorating supplies and learn new skills in the demonstration
theatres. Show off your baking abilities by entering one of the 17
competition classes. For more details visit
cakeinternational.co.uk
CRAFTS COUNCIL - BUD TO BLOOMHall Place & Gardens, Kent,DA5
1PQ, 19th March 4th September 2O16
The Bud to Bloom curation presents work inspired by the
life-cycle of plants, all
created by home-grown makers over the last 4O years. Each
exhibit is hand-picked from the Crafts Council Collection so you
can be sure to see some amazing work.
OUT AND ABOUT
Author Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child
learning to crochet and knit, and it shows. If youre a fan of the
faux taxidermy pieces that are around at the moment then youll love
her latest book, Animal Heads: Trophy Heads to Crochet. Suitable
for the more experienced crocheter, there are ten wonderful
creations to choose from. Whichever project you decide to start
with, you'll nd all of the information you need to create your own
crochet creature. Animal Heads: Trophy Heads to Crochet by Vanessa
Mooncie, published by GMC Books, 14.99. Weve got 3 copies to give
away! Enter online at docrafts.com/competitions for your chance to
win. Closing date 3Oth April.
We speak to demonstrators and designers as we explore a bit of
docrafts' history on page 14.
Win one of ten pairs of tickets to The Stitching, Sewing and
Hobbycrafts show at the NEC in July. Enter at
docrafts.com/competitions
demonstratorBY
docraftsI BECAME a
PURE
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Join our team!Were on the lookout for talented crafters in the
East Sussex area to demonstrate our latest ranges in local stores.
If youre passionate about papercraft and love our
products, this is your opportunity to join our lovely team of
docrafts demonstrators. Email [email protected] for more
information.
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Must havesThe easy way to cut cardstock
Chop and change cartridges to mix up the way you work. This
portable, lightweight paper trimmer has three interchangeable
blades that cut straight, wavy and perforated
lines in an instant. RRP 12.95
Xcut 12" Xtrim Lite
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Stock up at a participating docrafts Creativity Store. Visit
docrafts.com/stores
Cute place cardsWhat better way to add nishing touches to your
table than a hint of geometry and a splash of foiling?
Here at Creativity, were big fans of heat embossing (see pages
74-79 for our heat tool masterclass). Its a great way to add
dimension to your papercrafts and is a quick and easy process that
produces stunning results. Combine the free cover gift mini cards
with a selection of stamps to create a load of copper-embossed
place settings.
Measure and cut out some narrow tags in white and pink
cardstock. Print your
guests names in Copper Metallic Ink, using the Wedding Ever
After Alphabet Stamps. Pour copper embossing powder over the wet
ink and shake off the excess. Melt the powder with a heat tool and
allow to cool.
Using a palm punch, cut heart apertures on the front of a few
Geometric Mocha Mini
Cards. Stick the embossed name tags above the hearts and nish
off with some ribbon.
Suzie AttawayMorning makes
Turn to page 96 to nd the full list of craft supplies used
to
create Suzie's project
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Papermania Capsule Geometric Mocha
Mini Cards & Envelopes
COVER GIFTCOVER GIFT
Heat emboss stamped
names to personal ise
mini cards
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Stamps and more
Paper Packs Decoupage Deco Sheets RibbonsTrims Buttons Notelets
Stamps and more
Out Now
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Happy birthday,
1996:what a year. Bill Clinton was the US president, John Major
was the UKs prime minister and the Spice Girls were releasing their
first-ever single Wannabe in the charts. It was also a time when a
little-known company called Design Objectives started out in the
world of cardmaking and scrapbooking.
2O years on, docrafts has grown into the UKs leading papercraft
supplier. Operating out of a giant 5O,OOO square-foot warehouse
based in Dorset, its massive range of products are now sold
worldwide through independent craft shops, chain stores such as The
Range, Hobbycraft, Sainsburys, John Lewis and more, as well as
online outlets.
Here at Creativity, we wanted to celebrate two decades of
docrafts by sharing some little-known facts about the company, as
well as tips and advice from its team. Lets grab a hot cuppa and
get started
docrafts!Cakes and balloons at the ready our lovely, crafty
company has turned 2O!
docrafts: a timeline Key moments in its history
2O11
docrafts teams up with Little Venice Cake Company to produce a
baking range
2OO6docrafts.com created, offering inspiration
and online galleries for its members
2OO3
Do crafts Magazine launched
Design Objectives Ltd established in Poole, Dorset
1996
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docrafts Events programme set up
across the UK and Ireland
1999
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2O13 2O15 2O16Xcut Xpress Machine hits stores to
accompany dies
November
docrafts rst Wedding collection, Wedding Ever
After, released
Xcuts Cut & Emboss Folders launched as the rst of its
kind
2O12Creativity Magazine available to buy
through newsstand across UK and Ireland
2O13
Xcuts Build a Scene dies released
January
Papermania Embossing Powder
I love ink pads and embossing powders. Not only can you stamp
with the ink, you can also colour backgrounds and personalise
paper. Triple embossing techniques are also a favourite of mine
you can use it for so many things, including mixed media work.
CHRISTINE s
I love the way it can accent something, making it really
stand out.
Anitas 3D Gloss
GAYNOR s
I love the way it can accent
3D Gloss
Its so versatile and easy to use with different materials and
the
abundance of dies and embossing folders available.
Xcut Xpress Machine
ANITA s
Xpress Machine
if you fancy becoming a docrafts demonstrator
[email protected]
Did you know? docrafts runs regular free craft events in the UK
and Ireland
The docrafts Events programme was originally set up in the late
Nineties, employing all-star crafters as demonstrators to showcase
innovative ideas and new techniques across stores in the UK and
Ireland. Christine Saunders, Anita Brooks and Gaynor Spencer have
all been working with DO since the late Nineties and early
Noughties. They tell us more about life as a docrafts
demonstrator
Anita BrooksOriginally from Hertfordshire, Anita has recently
moved to Norfolk with her husband. She has three sons and nine
lovely grandchildren. She has
been working with Design Objectives on a variety of projects
since 1998, even appearing on two of the rst docrafts Create and
Craft TV shows!
Gaynor SpencerGaynors skills in decorative painting led her to
working as a demonstrator for docrafts since the early Noughties.
She is based in North Wales.
Christine SaundersChristine is based in the South-West of
England and has crafted for docrafts as a demonstrator for nearly
15 years. She enjoys all aspects of art and craft everything
from
cardmaking, painting and jewellery making to working with clay
and even kids crafts.
Tell us a little bit about yourself; have you always been a
crafter?Anita: My career was in retail management, but paper and
needlecrafts have been a passion from an early age. Being a
crafter, I also enjoy calligraphy, ceramics, jewellery making,
glass and fabric painting.
Gaynor: I got my rst scrapbook for my seventh birthday. Painting
and, in particular, decorative painting and watercolours are also a
passion of mine. In fact, its what led me to become a demonstrator
for docrafts.
Christine: Ive always been interested in arts and crafts since
childhood. My rst love was painting and that blossomed into stained
glass work and making jewellery with driftwood and beach glass.
How did you become a docrafts demonstrator?Anita: I have been
demonstrating with Design Objectives since 1998, working with the
team on retailer open days, consumer and trade shows While setting
up a new craft shop I was approached by the regional sales rep and
jumped at the chance.
Gaynor: I was at a certi cation in Nottingham in 2OO2 and
docrafts were there asking if anyone was interested in
demonstrating one-stroke painting. I was actually too shy to put my
hands up After a couple of days I plucked up the courage to speak
to (then-Creativity Editor) Tina Piper who invited me down to Poole
for a training session.
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Did you know? docrafts is a one-stop shop for crafty kit
Since were pretty sure you can never have too many craft
supplies, here are ten of the Creativity teams favourites
Brand new for March 2O16 are the Xcut & Emboss folders.
Choose from
six beautiful designs, some with apertures and others
without.
1O Xcut Mini dies
Known as a paper trimmer for all our Stateside crafters, the
Xcut 13"
guillotine is a trusty tool with kick-ass cutting skills.
9 Xcut Guillotine
5 Xcut Cut & Emboss Folders
At just 2.5O RRP each, the Xcut Mini Dies are the ultimate
affordable craft treat. Stock up on mini pinwheels, doilies,
nesting hexagons and more.
4 Artiste Watercolour Dual-tip Pens & Caddy
These watercolour pens make it easy to achieve stunning results.
Use for things like scrapbook backdrops or
colouring in stamped images.
1OOUR TOP
Did you know?docrafts designs all of its products in-houseMany
people dont know that all of docrafts products are designed
in-house. This trusty band of creative designers has produced
beautiful collections such as Bellissima, Folk Floral, the new
Capsule Geometric range and everything in between. We caught up
with the teams Graphic Design Manager, Laura Brunton, to nd out
more.
Tell us a little bit about yourselfIm originally from Lancashire
and I studied Textiles Design at Manchester School of Art. Ive
worked for docrafts since late 2OO9. My rst project at the company
was actually very similar to what we set now for any future
potential candidates: take a
Christine: I became a docrafts demonstrator by pure chance: I
walked into a craft shop, bought the docrafts magazine and noticed
they had an advert inside asking for demonstrators. I applied, sent
off some samples of my work and the rest is history.
What was your rst demo like? Anita: My rst docrafts store demo
was in November 2OOO at my local Hobbycraft. It was a brilliant day
showcasing Anitas Aqua Glass Paints. I painted on acetate inside
aperture cards, tracing designs from laminated project sheets.
Gaynor: My rst demo was in Nantwich for Hobbycrafts in February
2OO3 and the session was on stamping. I had a kit containing six
small colouring pencils, cards, envelopes, four stamps, a packet of
peel offs and a die-based ink pad
Christine: I was very nervous at my rst demo, as you might
expect. Once I settled into it, though, I found it very rewarding
and loved meeting new people to share ideas with. I particularly
like trying out different techniques with products.
Why do you enjoy working as a demonstrator?Anita: As a people
person, I love my job. [I enjoy] meeting and sharing tips and
techniques with both new and passionate crafters.
Gaynor: I get to meet some fantastic people most of the time my
demonstrations end up with all customers becoming friends, which is
a lovely feeling.
Christine: One of the bonuses of the job is introducing people
to crafting who havent thought about crafting at all. They then nd
that they actually like it, that they can do it and leave the demo
wanting to start a new hobby.
Did you know? docrafts pays its demonstrators 95 for each event.
All craft materials are supplied too!
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docrafts has made
58,528,718 wiggle eyes
Costing just 15 RRP for 3O worth of supplies, the goodybag is
a
great value way of topping up on essentials. Project sheet
included.
7 Goodybag8 Bare Basics
We decided to nominate the Bare Basics collection in its
entirety. So versatile and completely
customisable. Prices start from 75p.
3 Xcut 4-in-1 embossing pen
This 4-in-1 embossing pen is wonderful. Choose from three sizes
of embossing tools (1.Omm, 1.5mm and 2.Omm) and a pricking
tool.
2 Xcut Xtrim Lite
Youll want this just for its perforating cartridge! The Xtrim
Lite comes with three interchangeable cartridges: cut straight,
wavy or perforated lines.
1 Xcut Xpress Machine
An A4 die-cutting machine that can be folded away neatly at the
end of a crafting session? Yes, please. Use with all sorts of
paperstock and fabric.
6 Santoro Mini Stamps
At just 2 RRP each, theres never been a better time to stock up
on all things gorjuss. There are 2O beautiful
mini stamps to collect.
200,312,384 buttons
23,221,624 metres of ribbon enough to wrap around the moon twice
and add a bow!
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theme then research the company and its products. I was given
the theme of nautical; I had to design a few icon ideas and papers
and then put it together with a little bit of branding and
packaging. That was the starting point for what then turned into, a
couple of years later, Papermanias Ahoy There.
Who or what inspires you?I like to surround myself with lots of
lovely things to look at its one of the things that keeps me
creative. [In my little studio at home] Ive got pinboards all over
the wall, various screenprints, band posters things like that.
I also take a lot of in uence and reference from things like
tattooists and artists,
independent brands and apparel companies. Theyre not always
directly linked to my work, but its what I like to surround myself
with in my studio at home. Its about keeping your eye open to
absolutely everything and anything.
What about blogs, books or magazines? Do you have any favourites
that you like to read on a regular basis?I follow quite a few
packaging blogs, such as The Dieline (www.thedieline.com), Lovely
Package (lovelypackage.com), that kind of thing. One of my
favourite blogs is Minted Strawberry
(mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com); its a little bit of all sorts like
DIY and craft. As for magazines, there are quite a few I like
to
read. One of my favourites is called Huck (www.huckmagazine.com)
its amazing.I read a lot of graphic novels too Im quite into my
comics. I like a bit of everything, but my absolute favourite is
Preacher by Garth Ennis.
What sort of trends are you loving at the moment?Patches and
pins. A lot of independent artists are making them at the moment.
My jackets covered in them!
Do you have any advice for someone interested in working in
graphic design?Have a passion for what you do. You should live and
breathe art and design.
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Spring is here and the flowers are blooming; time to gather a
bunch for some beautiful decorations! But why not mix it up for a
change? The new Xcut Pinwheel Mini Dies are super-cute and look
great as a cluster in a little vase. Simply run the die through the
Xcut Xpress Machine with a sheet of cardstock adhered to an Xcut
Adhesive Metal Effect Sheet. Using a pokey tool, make a small
hole
in all four left-hand corners. Push a mini brad through the
centre hole from the back. Fold one of the corners over and push
the brad through the hole. Hold in place and do the same with the
other three corners. Flatten the brad to secure. Take a dowelling
rod and wrap craft tape around it lengthways. Using a hot glue gun,
attach the pinwheel to the top of the rod and display an array in a
jar.
Back with Metal Effect
Sheets for a hint of shine
Little Venice Cake CompanyDowelling Rods 3.99
Papermania Mini Brads RRP 3 Capsule Geometric Neon, Mono Craft
Tape RRP 3
Xcut Mini Die Pinwheel RRP 2.5O Xtra A5 Adhesive Metal Effect
Sheets RRP 5
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Mini pinwheel centrepieceBring a splash of fun to your table
using Xcut Mini Dies
Quick make!
Decorate dowel l ingrods with co-ordinating
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Exploding box cardCreate a show-stopping extravaganza, complete
with
paper cake and hidden surprise!
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of the exploding box in action
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Palm punch confetti to sit under the paper cake
Embel l ish your card with
Geometric Neon embel l ishments
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For a special occasion, sometimes you want that wow factor; a
card that is just a bit out of the ordinary. To celebrate 2O years
since docrafts was founded, here is a spectacular papercraft
project for you to try your hand at that would blow anyone away. To
further add to that pizzazz, the box has a hidden surprise Lift a
paper cake to reveal a teeny exploding box, full of confetti
nestled underneath. This space would be perfect for a small gift
such as a piece of jewellery or a gourmet chocolate. We've used
Geometric Neon papers and embellishments for this particular
project to create a colourful, patterned make. Why not try with one
of the other Capsule Geometric instalments for a different
look?
Constructing the boxScore a piece of 12 x 12" cardstock at 4"
intervals. Turn and score again at the same
measurements to create a grid of 4" squares.
Cut away the four corner pieces with a craft knife to make the
exploding box shape.
Trim a second piece of cardstock down to a 9" square, repeating
the process described in
steps 1 and 2, but scoring at 3" intervals. This will be the
inner layer and will be glued centrally inside the larger
piece.
Cut a 6" square of cardstock for the lid. Score borders around
the edge, just a fraction
smaller than 1". This gives a tolerance for the lid to fit over
the box.
Snip and mitre each of the corners, gluing them together to form
the lid.
Its easier to decorate the box before you assemble it. Use a
variety of papers and die-
cut elements from the Geometric Neon Ultimate Die-cut &
Paper Pack. Combine with plain cardstock to break up the patterned
areas. Include gold heat-embossed sentiments and embellishments to
echo the foiled papers. Once decorated, glue the two base pieces
together in the centre, with the smaller one on top.
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Paper cakeOpen the box to find a sweet surprise On the top of
the cake is a patterned piece of ribbon that allows it to be lifted
up, revealing an adorable mini exploding box. (This is made exactly
as described previously, but sized to fit inside the cake base).
This cute little treat can be filled with confetti or glitter. The
box also serves to keep the cake fixed firmly in place as it fits
snugly into the base layer.
Cut white cardstock circles with the second and third smallest
Xcut Circle Nesting Dies.
Use a compass to create a circle for the middle layer. This
needs to be in between the sizes of the previous two circles. Cut
matching shapes from glitter sheet and glue to the top of each
piece with Anita's Tacky Glue.3 4
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MUST HAVES Papermania Geometric Neon
A4 Ultimate Die-cut and Paper Pack RRP 12.95 Geometric Mono
Adhesive Mirror Shapes RRP 3 Xcut Small Palm Punch Traditional
Heart RRP 3Turn to page 96 to nd the full list of supplies
Trim strips of card to form the base of each layer of the cake.
Make these 1 " (3cm),
1" (2.5cm), and " (2cm). Cover each strip with patterned paper,
choosing lighter areas of the paper each time to create an ombr
effect. Cut a wavy pattern in glitter sheet to give the effect of
icing dripping down the cake. Adhere these along the top of each
strip.
Poke a hole in the smallest circle (which will be the top cake
tier). Thread a piece of
ribbon through it so that you can lift it up.
Glue the strips into cylinder shapes that are the same width as
each of the circles. Make
the three cake layers by attaching the circles to the tops of
the cylinders with Anita's Tacky Glue. Add a
stamped sentiment and some glittery numbers as a little nishing
touch.
Before securing the cake in place, attach glitter stars to
strips of acetate and adhere in
the centre. Hide the ends of the strips with another glitter
sheet circle, before adding the mini box and cake over the top.
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TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPPerfect your handwriting and master the
Artiste Watercolour Pens
How to. . . use the template
Start by placing tracing paper over the guide sheet and trace
the letters with the brush tip. Pay attention to how the thickness
of
the line can be varied by applying pressure.
Copy the letters on a piece of plain or lined paper with a
pencil. Once youre confident with the letterforms youve copied, you
can
add brush lettered text to your invite to make them stand out
more.
Many of us are wary of writing directly on to our makes, but
theres really no need to be! Follow this tutorial to learn how to
hone your hand-lettering skills with dreamy watercolours; whether
you go freehand or follow a template.
Start by drawing a circle on to a piece of paper with a light
pencil. It can help to
mark around an object like a bowl or small plate, or perhaps a
circle nesting die. Using a ruler, create some guidelines for where
the wording will sit.
Write the text that you want to feature in the centre of the
circle, following the two steps
below. Be aware of spacing and how letters might interact with
each other. For example, the loop on y or g may overlap the line
below.
Using the brush tip of the light blue, light orange and pink
Artiste Watercolour Dual-tip
Pens, draw simple flowers dotted randomly along the wreath.
Sketch berries with the other tip of the pink pen.
Take a clean, soft paint brush and add a little water to the
flowers. Blend gently to create
a subtle watercolour effect. Be careful not to apply too much
water, so that the colours dont run into
each other.Once they are dry, add a centre to each one with a
darker toned pen.
Using the brush tip of the dark green and bright green pens,
draw leaves of varying
sizes around the wreath, following the pencil guideline. Again
take a clean, wet paintbrush and blend the leaves to add a
watercolour effect.
Draw intertwining lines with the dark green pen to connect the
flowers and leaves and
complete the wreath. Add stalks to the larger leaves with the
same pen.
Once everything is completely dry, use a rubber to gently remove
the pencil lines.
Now that you've developed your skills and have become accustomed
to the pens, why not decorate the envelopes that you send the
invites in? A sweet garland of watercolour flowers can help tie the
envelope and invite together and give your deliveries a
personalised finish.
Artiste Watercolour Dual Tip Pens Brush & Marker RRP 12.95
Value Brush Set RRP 5
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New to watercolour pens? Watch our latest video for hints and
tips on how to use them
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Wait unti l the f lowers and leavesare completely dry before
adding
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boxes, depending on the items that you want to
store inside
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Itll probably come as no surprise to you that were big fans of
bold patterns and stationery, here at DO HQ. Well, this issue weve
decided to combine the two into one lovely project. Introducing,
the DIY desk tidy! Utilise the variety of mini boxes within the
Bare Basics Shadow Box range, along with Artiste paint and Papier
Patch deco sheets, to create something truly unique and suited to
your storage needs.
Unpack all the elements of your Bare Basics Shadow Box. We found
that the Landscape
one worked well for this as it has a variety of shapes and sizes
inside. To create a section tall enough for pens, turn the long,
thin boxes around and cut one of the ends off. Well add a back for
that later.
Decide on a deco sheet design you like and choose a
complementary Artiste Acrylic
Paint. We decided to craft with the triangle patterns from the
Capsule Geometric range and a Sea Spray Acrylic Paint, but you
could choose a few different colours and designs for a more
eclectic nish. Apply a couple of coats over each of your boxes both
inside and outside allowing time for drying in between layers.
Stick the boxes together to form the layout of the desk tidy
using Anitas Tacky Glue or a
hot glue gun. Leave to fully dry.
Fussy cut different shapes from your chosen deco sheet design.
Dont be afraid to mix
things up a bit we cut larger clusters of triangles to overlap a
few boxes as well as individual triangles for pops of colour on the
front and back. Adhere to the desk tidy with tacky glue.
For a more hard-wearing nish, apply a coat of Artiste matt or
gloss varnish all over.
Finally, if youve used any of the taller boxes as pen pots, cut
a panel the same size as your box from acetate (you get a spare
sheet with each shadow box), leaving tabs along three of the edges
for gluing. Secure to the back of the box with hot glue.
DIY desk tidyCustomise Bare Basics boxes to create a stylish
storage solution tailored to your craft stash
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Papermania Bare BasicsLandscape Shadow Box RRP 5.95
Artiste Acrylic Paint Sea Spray RRP 1.25Turn to page 96 to nd
the full list of supplies
MUST HAVES
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Papermania Papier PatchCapsule Geometric Neon
Deco Sheets(PMA 169319) RRP 2
Papermania Papier Patch
Spend a bit of time arranging the boxes to get a design that
works for you.
Choose an Artiste Acrylic Paint to match your deco sheets. We
opted for Sea Spray.
Fussy cut various shapes from deco sheets. They could be
clusters of colour or individual motifs.
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Pretty favour boxesCombine vibrant neon with classic kraft for
some contemporary wrapping
Its always lovely to receive a gift where the presentation has
had as much thought as the contents. Pillow boxes are the perfect
containers for small, sweet treats, and can be decorated as much or
as little as you please.
Favour boxesStamp a design in the middle of several
flower-shaped tags and vellum strips with
copper ink. Pour some copper embossing powder
over the wet ink and shake off the excess. Emboss with a Pink
Heat Tool.
Paint a jute string with Geometric Neon Fabric Paint and leave
to dry. Apply a second
coat if necessary.
Make up the boxes and tie the string around them. Thread an
embossed or stamped tag
on to each and finish with a neat bow.
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products nd their way into your stash. With 3O worth of versatile
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krafty must-have for fabulous results
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The cover of a Papermania Bare Basics Journal is a great blank
canvas to decorate, whether its for yourself or as a handmade gift!
Ideal for lists, as a notebook, or even as a mini scrapbook; they
are a stash essential. Here, we explore five different ways of
transforming these sweet little booklets from simple to
stunning.
Stitched journalSplash some colour on to a journal using bright
twine and an Xcut Hole Punch. The addition of coloured stitching
contrasts beautifully against the kraft cardstock, making a
striking and contemporary project.
Position a triangle from the Papermania Capsule Geometric
Neon
Stencils in the bottom-right corner of the journal cover. Punch
holes into each corner of the triangle using the Xcut Hole Punch.
Move the stencil along to the left, overlapping the triangles as
you go along the bottom. Start to work upwards and gradually fill
in the space. Make each line one triangle shorter to create a
diagonal design.
Thread a large-eye needle with twine and knot the end. Starting
at the
bottom-right corner, stitch in and out of all the holes to make
your pattern. Knot off when you start to run out and continue with
a new thread as required.
Stamp a 'hello' sentiment on to a Bare Basics tag. As you
approach the top of
the design when sewing, thread the kraft tag on to a stitch to
secure it neatly to the front of the journal.
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Cork-covered bound journals Make a template with two points
marked 3cm and 6cm from both edges
of the journal. Using a piece of thin jute and a needle, thread
from the outside of journal 1 through a needle hole in the spine to
the centre pages at point A. Back out at point B.
Place journal 2 on top and thread through point B. Thread back
through
point A of journal 2, pulling gently. Tie a knot with the tail
end to secure.
Place journal 3 on top and thread through point A and back
through
point B. Pull gently to tighten. Pass the needle underneath the
exposed cord between the two previous journals (1 and 2) at point B
and underneath the cord between the last two journals (2 and 3),
again pulling lightly to
tighten. Repeat step 3 when joining journal 4 and any additional
journals you may want to add. Tie the two cord ends to fasten
securely and cut the cord 1cm from the knot. Repeat the whole
process at the other side of the journals, joining at points C and
D. Cover the front and back with Xcut Xtra Adhesive Cork Sheets and
round the corners using an Xcut 1Omm Corner Punch. Add a strip of
Xcut Xtra Adhesive Fabric Sheet over the spine to hide your
binding.
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Marbled journalTake a waterproof container and spray
in a thick layer of shaving foam. Splash spots of ink on to it,
combining two or more colours. Mix around gently, creating a
marbled effect. Make sure you dont mix the inks too much that they
combine together, as you still want a clear definition between the
two tones. Take a piece of white cardstock and lay it on top of the
foam, ensuring that most of the surface touches the ink. Gently rub
on top of the card.
Remove the card from the tray. Take a 12" ruler and
carefully
run it over the surface, getting rid of any excess shaving foam.
Make sure that you dont scratch the marbling when doing this. Leave
the panel to dry completely.
To make up the rest of the journal, emboss the word Notes in the
centre, heating gold embossing powder over the letters
to make them stand out. Cut the marbled card to 6 x 4" and die
cut a small aperture in line with the embossed word, using a die
from the Tags & Bookplates Decorative Dies Set. Round off the
edges on the right-hand side of the marbled cardstock with an Xcut
Corner Punch, to fit with the corners of the journal. Ensuring that
the aperture frames the words perfectly, attach the panel to the
front of the journal with 3D foam tape.
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Vellum dust jacketTheres something very satisfying about sewing
on paper; if youve not yet discovered this then nows the time. This
project showcases a lovely vellum journal cover with coloured
thread. Its really very easy as long as you get your measurements
right and can sew in a straight line!
Create a pretty journal by covering the outside cover with
Papermania Papier Patch
Swallows Deco Sheets, tearing into little pieces and adhering
with Anitas Tacky Glue. For this project its easier to cover the
journal with small amounts of glue and paper and work your way
across, rather than covering the entire page with glue to start
with. While drying, fold an A4 piece of vellum in half.
Cut to measure 12.5 x 17.5cm when folded, so it's a little
larger than the journal. Trim two more pieces (the inside aps) to 9
x 17.5cm.
Round the top and bottom outside corners of the vellum pieces
with the Xcut 1Omm
Corner Punch. This will match the corners of the journal and act
as a guide when sewing.
Align a ap piece to the inside of the opened main rectangle.
Using a straight 3mm stitch,
sew the two panels together, 5mm in from the edge, securing each
end with a reverse stitch. Sew the second pocket to the cover,
ensuring that its on the same side of the vellum as the other one.
Slide the journal covers into each pocket before use.
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Foiled and painted journalMetallic foiled stationery is
everywhere right now, and we cant get enough. There are lots of
ways this trend can be translated into numerous projects with
Papermania hot foils; theyre simple to apply with the help of a
heat tool, ink pads and powder.
Select the Xcut Mini Alpha Dies you need for your lettering on
the front of the journal.
Line up the dies on the Xcut Xpress cutting mat so that the
cutting edge is facing down. Adhere masking tape over the tops of
the dies and position on to the journal cover.
Place the cover at on to the cutting mat so that the front is
face down. Layer the second
cutting plate on top and pass through the machine. Remove the
dies and continue in this manner until all of your greeting has
been cut. As there is only one of each letter in each pack of mini
alphabet dies, ensure that you leave a gap to die cut any letters
that are repeated.
Cover the front of your journal red with a pigment ink pad.
While the ink is wet,
sprinkle over clear embossing powder. Tap off any excess back
into the pot to reuse. Warm up the powder with a heat gun. Once it
has melted, place the hot foil silver-side-down and use a paper
creaser to transfer the foil, rubbing rmly over the surface.
Continue heating the powder in sections until youve covered the
whole area.
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Xcut
XcutScrew Hole Punch
(XCU 26812O) RRP 12.95
Xcut
Xcut1Omm Corner Punch
(XCU 257OOO) RRP 5.95
Xcut
PapermaniaBare Basics
Journal & Envelope (PMA 174361) RRP 1.5O
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Dark Pink/Light Pink
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Crochet postcardsSend a beautiful vintage-style greeting, with a
scalloped edging to make it extra special
Make your own crochet cards by stamping the Papermania Postal
Frame Tall Urban Stamp on to a trimmed rectangle of cardstock.
Layer different stamps in contrasting colours of pigment inks, so
that it looks like a message and a postage stamp. Cut down to
approximately 5", leaving a " border around the postcard. Round the
corners using an Xcut Corner Punch.
With an Xcut Screw Hole Punch, make an odd number of holes at
regular intervals around the
border, including one at each corner (this example has 49
holes). Use a 3mm crochet hook and baker's twine to create the
crochet border. Start at the bottom left, one hole in from the
corner, holding the end of the twine in place on the back of the
card with a piece of craft tape.
Double Crochet (dc) - insert the hook through the first hole
from front to back,
hook the twine and pull it back through the hole.
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Wrap the twine around the hook and pull through the two loops on
the hook.
Chain Stitch (ch1) - loop the twine around the hook and pull it
through the loop.
Treble Crochet (tr) - wrap the twine around the hook and insert
it through the next hole
to the right. Hook the twine and pull it back through hole
(there will now be three loops on the hook). Wrap the twine around
the hook and pull it through the rst two loops on the hook. Wrap
the twine around the hook again and pull through the nal two loops
on your hook. Repeat this step to have two treble crochet stitches
in the same hole. (The second time it will be a slightly tighter
squeeze).
Make a chain stitch (ch1) and repeat this pattern around all
four sides of the postcard;
Double Crochet (dc) into next hole, Chain Stitch
(ch1), Treble Crochet (2tr) into following hole, Chain Stitch
(ch1), repeat.
In each corner hole - [tr, ch1, tr, ch1, tr, ch1].
At the end, join to the beginning stitch with a slip stitch
(insert hook though top of dc,
wrap yarn around hook, pull through both stitch and loop on
hook). Cut the twine and pull the end through. Weave the end
through to the back of the card and tuck both tails under the
stitches.
Papermania Capsule Spots & Stripes PastelBaker's Twine RRP
5.95
Xcut Screw Hole Punch RRP 12.95 1Omm Corner Punch RRP 5.95
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PapermaniaUrban Stamps Postal Frame
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Papermania
Pretty, scal loped crochet edging
gives a vintage look to the card
Use coloured ink to highl ight the stamped sentiment and
co-ordinate with the baker's twine
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Canvas 'thank you' cardUse the Xcut adhesive fabric sheets for
the background of an effective, textured notelet
Fancy something a bit different? Try switching it up and
incorporate a new material into your papercrafting. Xcuts range of
adhesive sheets enable you to add that little extra something to
your projects with no fuss. Not only are they super-easy to apply,
they are perfect to stamp on and give a completely different feel
to printing on normal plain cardstock. Make this lovely thank you
card with the Owl Folk stamped characters for a sweet, subtle and
minimal effect.
Start by cutting a 13.5cm square piece of canvas sheet to t the
front of a white card
blank. Use a sharp craft knife and a metal ruler for a neat,
clean nish. Ensure that the canvas panel completely covers the
whole of the card blank but don't attach the two together yet.
Choose some shapes from the Creativity Essentials Geometric Neon
Stamp Set. Using
blue, red and light blue pigment inks, stamp an arrangement all
across the bottom of the panel,
with a few at the top for added interest. Print an additional
row of shapes towards the right-hand side to resemble a perch for
the owl to sit on. Make sure that you leave a good portion of the
canvas blank as a feature, as this helps your stamped design stand
out.
Take the Papermania Owl Folk Characters Set and a blue pigment
ink pad and stamp
the two smaller owls towards the middle right of the panel just
above the perch. Print the sentiment below it in black, using the
Creativity Essentials Folk Floral Alphas Set.
On a separate piece of canvas, stamp two of the feathers with
blue pigment ink.
When they are completely dry, carefully cut them out, leaving a
thin canvas edge. Sew through the back of each feather with some
red cotton thread. Attach one end of the cotton to the sticky back
of the feather and the other end to the sticky back of the canvas.
Leave the backing paper on the feathers, enabling them to hang free
to create a bit of movement.
Adhere another strip of red cotton just underneath the
sentiment. Peel the backing
paper slightly to anchor one end of the cotton to the sticky
back and stretch it across the panel. Fasten the other end in the
same way, with the fold at the top. Peel the backing paper off and
carefully attach the canvas panel to the front of the card blank.
Push down rmly where the threads are attached to make sure they are
secure.
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Wooden Stamp Set (PMA 9O7491)
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Rustic scrapboo kingTurn your hand to baking and craft a lovely
recipe page,complemented by stamps and die-cuts
The Country Life collections rustic, homely aesthetic teams up
perfectly with kitchen imagery as seen in this scrapbook page. The
simple colour scheme and large range of die-cuts in the Ultimate
Die-cut & Paper Pack make it easy to use for many different
projects. Create a handy little envelope from the printed acetate
to hold your favourite recipe.
Build up the background by ripping an A4 patterned sheet in half
diagonally. Stick it
down on either corner of a 12 x 12" page.
Take a selection of photos and back them on to plain white
cardstock, leaving a small
border. Stick them on to some tiled patterned paper and arrange
the three photos down the right-hand side of your page.
Split up the space slightly by adding some of the border
die-cuts part of the way down.
Stick a little green heart tag die-cut on top of them as extra
decoration.
Create an acetate envelope following the steps below and adhere
to the bottom of
the page. Make a small recipe card to complement your
photography. Arrange a couple of die-cuts to the front of the
envelope, along with a stamped strawberry from the Wooden Stamp
Set. This can be used to label what is in your envelope.
Take the gingham heart stamp and print a few to embellish the
page. Cut them out,
leaving a thin white border. Attach some twine to a die-cut tag
and stick next to the top two images. Trim the twine so that it's
level with the edge of the page. Add a title using die-cut letters
and adhere with 3D dots. Finish the page with a little journalling
in the top left-hand corner to tie in with the theme.
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aps at the
sides and adhering the bottom ap upwards. Stick to the page.
Trace the template on page 93 and cut out. Lay it out at on
printed acetate
from the Ultimate Pack and use a marker pen to draw around it.
Cut it out.
Fold up the envelope using the 4 in 1 Embossing Pen to gently
score along
the fold lines. Take your time with this to get the shape
perfectly straight.
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Katie 's paper cacti can be found inCreativ ity Issue 65
What was the very rst project you ever made?I remember making
some elephant earrings out of polymer clay when I was around eight
or nine. My
rst real papercraft project was a scrapbook layout of my dog .
No WAY am I sharing it its not a thing of beauty!
Youve created lots of different projects for Creativity, whats
been your favourite to date?It has to be the paper cacti I created.
I was so unsure when I got the brief and it was a bit of a
challenge but I really loved the end result.
Whats your favourite docrafts collection to use when you're
crafting?This year Ive loved working with the Folk Floral
collection. The soft, muted tones really suit my personal
style.
What would be your top tip for someone thinking about turning
their craft passion into a career?Be realistic about your
expectations; its not all about making pretty things. There are a
lot of other skills you need to get to grips with such as writing,
marketing and social media.
What's next for 2O16 and beyond? As well as writing, teaching
and demonstrating, I also work as a Virtual Assistant, ghost
writing for other craft professionals. This is an area of business
I am looking to grow in 2O16. I am hoping to grow my YouTube
channel this year too.
Introducing super-talented full-time crafter, Katy Leitch
Meet the
Xcut Die Set Wedding Alphabet & Numbers RRP 19.95My pet hate
is temperamental dies but the Xcut ones cut rst time, every
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Woodland cards from Issue 64
Papermania Kraftstax Cardstock RRP 3.5OThis is wonderful quality
card. I love the thickness and warm colour and get through a ton of
it when I'm crafting!
As wel l as writ ing, teaching
and demonstrating, I also work
as a Virtual Assistant
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Hi Creativity,Once your one-year Creativity subscription is up,
does it renew automatically or do you have to do it manually? Also,
do you get another subscription gift?Elle
Creativity says:Hi Elle,Yes, once your yearly subscription is up
it will renew automatically and a gift will be sent to you in the
post. The gift for subscribing in April is the Papermania Capsule
Geometric Neon Scrap Book Set.We hope you'll continue your
Creativity magazine subscription, for many more crafty projects and
fun ideas to try!
Easter may have been and gone, but that doesnt mean you cant
treat someone to a few homemade choccies, visit
http://bit.ly/choc_truffle_do to find out how to make these tasty
truffles.
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Dear docrafts, I love crafting and started about seven years
ago. I have since developed a chronic illness which means I dont
always have the energy to craft, so when I do it really fills me
with joy! Im not the greatest crafter but it comes completely from
my heart and I love nothing more than seeing the pleasure on my
family and friends faces when they see one of my cards. The card I
am sending you photos of is for my mother in law. Ive not made a
card like this before but I saw the article in your magazine. I
hope you like the card.Kindest regards,Emma Grady
Creativity says: Thank you so much for sharing your card with
us, it's lovely to hear how much joy crafting gives you and the
recipients of your makes!
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Christine Bi lyard"I made this card using mainly Eau de Nil and
Simply Floral. Happy Birthday!"
Kel ly ChapmanThis card is made using Capsule Geometric Neon and
Forever Friends.
Louisa Bess"Every part of this project is made entirely from
docrafts products."
Rachel ODwyer"The symbol for 2Oth Anniversary is China hence the
Chinese image."
April 2O16 marks 2O fun-filled years of docrafts. To help us
commemorate this special occasion, you've been filling our inbox
with beautiful cards made of your favourite docrafts products. Here
are our personal top 1O favourite designs along with our
picked-at-random winner, who is the lucky recipient of a 1OO craft
bundle! A huge thank you to everyone who sent us their
creations.
We asked you to send in makes to celebrate our 2Oth
birthday!
docrafts birthdayCard contest
Natal ie Dodd"I have designed this card using 2O different
collections from over the years."
Sal ly Charman "Here is my latest creation using Forever
Friends."
Lisa Wil l iams"This card was inspired by summer. I love flowers
and butterflies."
Ruth Reed"Im still loving the Natures Gallery range - so pretty
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Carol Al letto"I have really enjoyed making this card - and it
gave me a good excuse to use my new dies. Happy birthday!"
And the winner is...
Alexandra Korrol"My name is Alexandra Korrol and Im 24 and from
Kazakhstan, Almaty.
I like to create unusual three-dimensional (volumetric) things
from paper and cardboard
(greetings cards, decorations for interior etc). I wish to
present you this lovely suitcase
greetings card (made from Folk Floral paper and few layers of
cardstock).
Happy Birthday!"
After pulling a project out of a hat, we are delighted to
announce that Alexandra Korrol is our lucky number one
WINNER
Sarah Woods"I have been inspired by the great magazines over a
period of time, with many fantastic ideas."
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Goody Bag projectsCreate two contrasting makes using the Anitas
and Country Life contents from this months Goody Bag
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New hive cardCraft a cute housewarming gift with a difference
using Country Life patterns and die-cuts.
Attach a mat of Country Life papers on to a kraft card blank
using double-sided tape.
Emboss a 6 x 4.5" sheet of kraft cardstock with a honeycomb
pattern ink the embossing folder with brown pigment ink before
running through the Xcut Xpress. Snip around the hexagons on the
edges, so that its no longer a perfect rectangle. Cut out several
shapes from between the embossing, using a sharp craft knife.
To create a bee embellishment, die cut one oval in yellow, one
heart in vellum and a
selection of black stripes. Assemble as pictured and glue into
place over a die-cut doily.
Stamp a sentiment onto card, trim and place over a Papermania
Country Life
die-cut topper. Group this with a yellow hexagon, Handmade with
love die-cut, twine and peg. Position on the top-right-hand side of
the card.
Decorated cosmetics boxLots of little girls have a stash of
make-up, so why not fashion them a gorgeous case to keep it all in?
The Anitas Dressing Room Foiled Decoupage provides the perfect
decoration.
Cut a piece of Red Stripe Deco Sheet into 1Ocm pieces. Glue
around the body of a
square nesting box, folding the edges inside and on the
bottom.
Trim another square of deco sheet to 18cm and adhere to the top
of the box. Cut 4cm
strips with the stripes going the opposite way and stick along
the edges of the top.
Use the remaining deco sheet to cover the inside and leave to
dry. Glue a die-cut strip
across the lid. Layer up the decoupage image with 3D foam
squares.
Attach the decoupage on the top, towards the left-hand side. Add
a bow to the right of
the decoupage and stick flowers in the corner.
Stamp Make up on the tag and attach to the right-hand corner.
Wrap ribbon around
the edge of the lid and add shimmer dome stickers to
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Ever experienced the hassle of misplacing your gadgets and
gizmos mid-craft? We certainly have! Fret no longer, as this nifty
felt make will hold all of your stash essentials and stop them from
wondering off when youre busy making. All you need is eight sheets
of felt, adding up to a whopping 4 for an apron youll wear time and
time again.
Start off with three pieces of grey felt. Sew two together,
pinning in place and stitching
down the length. Sew the third piece to the second; ensuring the
un nished seams are both facing the same direction. Separate the
aps from the seam allowances and pin at against the felt. Making
sure that your bobbin thread is the same as your top one, sew
carefully down each seam allowance ap creating a top stitch on the
right side of the apron.
Take two sheets of green felt and sew together along the shorter
side. This time,
dont press the seams or topstitch, simply reverse the stitch a
little on either end to make sure the sewing stays in place. With a
rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat (or very neatly with
scissors), trim the joined felt piece so that it measures 6O x 15cm
(24 x 6"). Pin this to the front of the grey felt, placing so that
the join is directly in the middle. Sew around the sides and along
the bottom, leaving a gap at the top so that its one big
pocket.
Depending on what type of tools you plan to ll your apron with,
mark out faint lines
for where your pockets will be. To help you start to mark out
some of the pockets, use the pre-existing seams on the grey felt as
your rst two. Remember that you already have a join in your felt;
sewing directly down the seam will make this blend in with the rest
of the pockets. Fill in gaps between these three lines and sew down
all of your markings in co-ordinating green thread.
Sew three sheets of grey felt together as you did to begin with,
but this time stitching
along the short edge. Cut two 1.5" wide strips from the piece
using a ruler, cutting mat and a rotary cutter. Sew a line of
stitching O.5cm away from the edges around each strip, and attach
either one to the top corners of the apron. Fold and pin all four
sides of your apron into a hem and stitch into place, so there are
no raw edges left on the grey.
Using the Xcut Buttons Die Set, cut a selection of buttons in
various colours of
scrap felt. Adhere them to your apron in a cluster around the
left-hand seam, with a dab of glue. Take a length of grey
embroidery thread and stitch a couple of loops through the holes,
as though they are real buttons.
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with an inexpensive pair of canvas trainers, fabric paint and
stamps? The Creativity Essentials Paisley Stamp Set is perfect for
this!
The best way to get even coverage on a stamp is to spread fabric
paint on to a large clear stamping block. This creates a smooth,
thin layer which will allow the stamp to take on enough colour to
cover the image, but not too much that it seeps into the crevices
of the stamp. With a steady hand, stamp the images on to the shoe.
Start with the larger paisley and add detail with the smaller
flowers. A good tip when stamping around the toe area is to hold a
small clear stamp block inside the shoe to press against from the
outside. Leave to dry and voil!
Add splashes of colour
with gold fabric paint
Creativity Essentials A6 Clear Stamp Set Paisley RRP 5
Papermania Clear Stamp Blocks
1.75 x 3" & 1.75 x 1.75" RRP 3 Clear Stamp Block 4 x 5.25"
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shaker make
Palm punch l ittle stars andsprinkle behind a roundacetate
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Say "hello" to a new little bundle of joy with this lovely,
layered card. Its spring-like colours and patterns make it perfect
for a boy or girl and means it can be made far in advance if youre
waiting to be surprised!
Trim an 8 x 8" white card blank to measure 13.5 x 18cm, with the
fold at the top. Cut a
piece of green cardstock to measure 13 x 17.5cm and crop gingham
Country Life paper to roughly 12.5 x 17cm. Shape the corners of
both with an Xcut Corner Punch. Frame the edges of the gingham with
a layer of glitter glue and machine stitch to the green cardstock.
Stick the mat to the card base with Anita's Tacky Glue.
Cut another piece of green cardstock to measure 1O x 14.5cm and
round the corners.
Adhere to the centre of the gingham mat. Trim yellow heart paper
to measure 9.5 x 14cm and corner punch, stitch and glitter the
edges. When dry, die cut a circular aperture for the shaker. Cut a
green frame using a scalloped circle and a nesting circle die. Glue
to the front of the yellow cardstock, around the aperture.
Trim a sheet of acetate slightly smaller than the card. Stick to
the back of the yellow
panel with double-sided tape. Cut some polka dot paper to
measure 9.5 x 1Ocm, rounding the top corners and gluing to the
centre of the green paper. Ensure it is central when viewed through
the aperture. Use star palm punches to cut stars from scraps of
gingham, green and yellow papers. Stick the yellow panel over the
top with 3D pads.
Die cut clouds and a stork from the Xcut New Baby Icons Set and
emboss with the
polka dot embossing folder. From green and yellow paper, cut a
shtail banner to measure 2.5 x 6.5cm and glue below the aperture.
Draw around the hello mini die on white cardstock and die cut in
green paper. Glue the two together.
Place punched stars on top of the polka dot mat. Use 3D foam
pads to seal them within
the shaker window. Stamp the Little one sentiment on white
cardstock and cut into separate letters. Edge each one with glitter
glue and stick in place. Finish with die-cut embellishments.
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Decorative papers are fabulous for giving a new lease of life to
all sorts of items; adding pattern and colour to photo frames,
furniture, anything that takes your fancy! Did you know that Papier
Patch Deco Sheets can also be added to acetate or glass? They have
a lovely, soft, translucent quality that makes them ideal for
creating a stained glass effect on
tealight holders and lanterns just make sure you use battery
candles for safety.
If longer days and milder weather is enticing you out into the
garden during the spring evenings, you might like to add some
atmospheric lighting with this pretty lantern. Lollipop sticks
provide the perfect base to create a strong structure for your
make, and
when brightened up with a lick of Artiste Acrylic Paint you cant
even tell their humble origins. Pick a pattern to co-ordinate with
your dcor, such as swallows and ditsy orals to Moroccan tiles,
geometric shapes and feathers. Print out the templates on page 93
for an eye-catching ornament, or scale down and make a string of
mini lanterns.
Stick six jumbo lollipop sticks side-by-side. Score around the
hexagon template and cut
out. Glue two lolly sticks sideways across the top.
Paint all the wooden pieces with two coats of bronze paint, and
add a few coats of
white on top. When dry, sand to distress.
Cut regular lollipop sticks to t the templates, making six of
each side panel and one of the top
hexagon. Glue together at the corners.
Cut acetate windows to t the frames, covering each one with
Papier Patch. Glue to the reverse
of the panels.
Join the panels together with strips of cardstock, scored down
the middle. Fix to the base rst before joining the sides. Add the
top hexagon. To nish, wind a long piece of wire around a skewer to
make a
handle. Thread the wire through holes in the top of the
lantern.
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Cut and emboss menuTell your guests what's for tea with the help
of Xcut. Choose from a selection of designs for a personalised
make
The handy new Xcut Cut & Emboss Folders can be used for much
more than cardmaking! Craft with one of the intricate background
folders to create a beautiful border for a wedding menu, marking
off the sections that you want to be left plain. For extra
co-ordination to your colour theme, back die-cut sections with
metallic cardstock as a ash of additional interest.
Trim a piece of cardstock to 14 x 21cm. Turn it and measure
2.5cm down from the top and
3cm up from the bottom, marking with a pencil. Place your card
textured-side-down in the oral cut and emboss folder. Place it so
that the 2.5cm mark is ush with the embossed edge of the folder.
Run through the Xcut Xpress Machine. Repeat this step for the
bottom of your menu, this time at the measured depth of 3cm. Use a
pokey tool to gently push out the die-cut petals.
Cut out two squares from a piece of pearlescent pink paper,
slightly larger than
two of the die-cut owers. Dab glue round the edges of the
squares and apply behind one top ower and one bottom ower.
Take a piece of gold cardstock and cut two strips. One strip
should measure 14 x 2.5cm,
the other should measure 14 x 3cm. Place these behind the
die-cut sections at the top and bottom of the menu. Apply glue to
the areas that wont be visible and adhere to the back of the
cardstock. Once the strips are dry, round off each corner with an
Xcut Corner Punch.
Use a grey Watercolour Dual-tip Pen to create the hand-drawn
writing at the top.
Have a go on a piece of scrap paper a few times before you start
on the real thing! Use the brush end of the pen and write in a uid
sweeping motion. Alternatively, if you have a light box, place the
template provided on page 93 under your cardstock and trace over
the top.
Turn the menu over and, starting at the bottom, measure 1cm up
from the edge of
the gold card and draw a line across. Mark a further 1Ocm up and
draw another line. Measure O.8mm in from the left edge and add a
third line. Repeat this for the right edge. You should now have a
box of roughly 12 x 1Ocm. In each corner of the box, draw a curve
that looks like a quarter circle. Carefully cut each curve with a
craft knife.
Your removable menu needs to measure 12cm x 1Ocm to t into the
cardstock. Trim
your printed lettering and frame it with a border of pearlescent
paper before inserting it into the cut corners. For another option,
you could hand write or stamp your menu. Finish with a velvet bow
tied around the centre.
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