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SEASONAL TEXTURE COLOUR YOUR STAMPING TECHNIQUES CHRISTMAS OVER 7 £1000 £5.99 21 > TION 201 wporirztehs o!f ED 2017 - 37017 DI AS 3 E M 9 TMAS HRIST 77205 S C RI 9 H C Unique projects for you to make & love Meet your woodland friends! IT'S ALL ABOUT 56 CHRISTMAS! DETAILED HOW BEST TO USE… STEP-BY-STEP PROJECTS! MERMAID BUDGET CARDS MARKERS TRADITIONAL designs A S TI T E S N FESTIVE FRAMING I O P T C Ideas for your free gifts! E F R E P Glitter & sparkle! digital crafting! Seasonal shapes DIE-CUTTING DISTRESS OXIDES FANTASIC SHOW READER OFFER 01_MC_CE2017.indd 1 22/09/2017 17:06 p02_mcxmas17.indd 1 21/09/2017 10:15:26 My top spot! This craft paper had everyone in the office so excited for Christmas! HHeelllloo!! Hello and welcome to the Christmas Edition of Making Cards magazine. This is the fi rst edition where we really put the spotlight on Christmas – the new products you can purchase and the wonderful cards you can create! We’ve been careful to ensure there are a range of projects to suit all tastes. If it’s cute that “Love these #heroarts layering Christmas trees and sentiment with #ctmhInk, #darice embossing folder and tickles your fancy then you have to check out Kat Waskett’s cards using the gorgeous #gellyroll glitter pen #christmascards #handmadecards new Lili of The Valley products. Love die-cutting? Choose between Tracy’s Dashing deer #handmadechristmascards #christmastrees” on page 26 or maybe Cheryl’s changing it up on page 48 which use fantastic colours. @kccards22 on Instagram On a budget? Turn to page 18 where Marianne uses a great value card kit as the base to make great cards this Christmas. DDiidd yyoouu eennjjooyy yyoouurr ffrreeee TThhiinnkkiinngg ooff YYoouu SSttaammpp SSeett wwiitthh tthhee llaasstt eeddiittiioonn?? 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Which leads me on Cards will be great as to a great reader off er we have for you – beautiful handwritten fonts are a backing paper on many Christmas projects. right on trend just now and one of the best ways to create beautiful www.craftworkcards.co.uk writing is with the gorgeous Wink of Luna pens. We’ve teamed up with (0113 287 7794) Kuretake to off er these to you at a discounted price – turn to page 53 to fi nd out more. II hhooppee yyoouu eennjjooyy tthhiiss ffeessttiivvee eeddiittiioonn aass mmuucchh aass wwee ddiidd ppuuttttiinngg iitt ttooggeetthheerr!! This You Word Sugar Cut stood out a mile to me - after all this is what sending a card is all about, the recipient, I imagine it One of your fantastic free gifts next month!* could be very useful! sevenhillscrafts.co.uk *Unfortunately we are unable to provide the SSaallllyy’’ss OOnnee’’ss TToo WWaattcchh!! stamps for overseas sales other than subscriptions but can always buy them at www.makingcardsmagazine.com BBlloogg Moxie Crafty Lollipolly moxiecraftie.blogspot.co.uk @lollipolly Great tutorials on all aspects of cardmaking Beautifully styled shots Handcrafted by Hev www.facebook.com/HandcraftedbyHev/ Great cards for all occasions 03_Hello.indd 3 22/09/2017 13:58 Contents CHRISTMAS EDITION 2017 33 14 EEXXCCLLUUSSIIVVEE PPRROOJJEECCTTSS...... 11 30 48 Trees with added texture Delightful Dala horse Changing it up Follow our simple step-by-step We’re thrilled to introduce new brand Christmas doesn’t have to be red and instructions and experiment with adding StickerKitten who share three cards with green! Turn to page 48 for these festive dimension using diff erent textures. their favourite range to date featuring a designs with a neon twist! trendy Dala horse. 14 50 Decorate with dies Cosy Christmas Cards with comedy value, the snowman on Cat and dog lovers will appreciate these 33 Inspiration on how to use your these layered designs are just one of many cards using one of the latest launches free Craft Paper Collection and dies new for Christmas by Marianne Design. from Lawn Fawn. Winter Friends Stamp Set 16 52 Simple sparkle Over the moon Find out how you may like to use We’ve teamed up with Crafter’s Companion your FREE Christmas Posy and Winter Play with Wink of Luna pens to create to present three beautiful designs using Friends gifts. stunning sparkly designs. new dies from Sheena Douglass. 54 Festive die-cuts 18 37 Festive value Noel skater Katie Skilton showcases the new dies Make your pennies stretch further this This beautiful card by Emma Williams has by Sizzix for Christmas 2017. Christmas by creating your cards using a a papercutting look to it and uses all the 56 More ideas using your free stamps digi kit. free gifts provided with the Making Cards Christmas Papercraft Special 2017! Further ideas on how to use your free 22 Beautiful baubles Order yours today! Thinking of You Stamp Set provided with the Brand new Die’sire products are previous edition – missed out? There’s still 43 Lovely little Lili of the Valley demonstrated in Christmas-themed time to get yours - simply visit our website shaped cards for something diff erent. Kat Waskett uses brand new Lili of the Valley www.makingcardsmagazine.com, in adorable cards with added sparkle. where you can also purchase extra 26 Dashing deer copies of our craft paper. 46 Polar pals Focussing on Tim Holtz’s new Dashing Deer die for Sizzix this project by Tracy The latest launch from Dreamees includes Evans combines contrasting themes. these great polar bears! Perfect if you haven’t the time or confi dence to colour – simply leave them white! CONTACT US... [email protected] www.makingcardsmagazine.com Making Cards, Warners Group Publications, The Maltings, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9PH 04-05_Contents CE.indd 4 22/09/2017 17:07 SALLY 11 48 LOVES! SEASONAL TEXTURE COLOUR YOUR STAMPING TECHNIQUES CHRISTMAS 14 CHRISTMAS EDITION 2017 £w1por0OirztVeh0Es Ro!f0 CHRISTMAS ED 2017 - £5.9921 772059337017>9 Unique projects for you to make & love Meet your woodland friends! 56 IT'S ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS! 44 DETAILED 22 STEP-BY-STEP HOW BEST TO USE… 60 PROJECTS! MERMAID BUDGET CARDS MARKERS TRADITIONAL designs 43 FIESdTIVeEa FRsAM IfNGor your free gifts! T PCOEIFNRSEEPTTIAS 26 Glitter & sparkle! digital crafting! Seasonal shapes 22 11 18 DIE-CUTTING DISTRESS OXIDES FANTASIC SHOW READER OFFER 01_MC_CE2017.indd 1 22/09/2017 17:06 EVERY ISSUE... 07 42 New to you Bits to buy SUBSCRIPTION OFFER... The latest launches from all your favourite New Christmas paper pads for 2017! brands in the crafting world including fantastic new Christmas-themed pieces. 53 EXCLUSIVE READER OFFER: READER Don’t miss our amazing subscription Wink of Luna OFFER! gift this month - Spectrum Noir 25 Inside your next issue We’ve teamed up with leading brand Artliners & Lettering DVD Find out what exclusive projects and free gifts Kuretake to off er you an exclusive discount Turn to page 20 WORTH are included with the November edition! on the popular Wink of Luna pens. £50 29 58 HUGE competition WIN! EXCLUSIVE READER OFFER: Find out how to be in with a chance HThoeb bSytictcrahfiyn gS,h Soeww!ing & ORFEFAEDRE!R of winning brand new Die’sire products for 65 Handpicked your cardmaking - just in time for Christmas! Turn to page 58 to fi nd how you can buy one ticket and receive one free for We take a look at a reader card that 32 Prizes for you this fantastic show where you’ll be able deserves to be in the spotlight. This month WIN! We’re off ering you the chance to to watch demonstrations, shop the we’ve chosen this card by Lorre-Anne with stock up your stash with some latest products and say hello to the splashes of traditional colour. amazing prizes from top brands! 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CImprhess yrouri gsuestts!maIts's t hTe somal lR thinges!meIntmerior dbecore!r! lovely comments from our readers This month we asked you what is top of CMYK / .ai across all forms of social media. your crafty Christmas wish list this year! 01_MCCS2017.inddP 1LwsUuwSb wsE*cThX.irsm isCpubstUaciriSopktLionpnSi UrosnfofIe@mrV gBiswo EoO-ntflify aeSoc raR nveranaaniEdlCaslb er3Alce1 sdrooRtn DsdJ sasiegnxu EI:ma. rrMoyBuoRn 2tAh0ul k1yC8 OE£p, 2w/D2h..w9F/ic l9s2 tU ToF0sKto1o .DEc7uikOrwse/R ckWlat sD StDOe.e b WitmJ o ArBU UB0Kb YS113 oi7Tss!u7 seFs8 £s 4O93.i999nR. 5g 1Y7bO1bU !15/09/2017 18:04 SHARE YOUR WORK... www.facebook.com/makingcards www.twitter.com/makingcards www.pinterest.com/makingcardsmag www.instagram.com/makingcards 04-05_Contents CE.indd 5 22/09/2017 17:07 OCTOBER2017withbleed.pdf 1 12/09/2017 13:29:49 101 Lynchford Road, North Camp Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6ET T: 01252 377677 F: 01252 377722 Visit our website to see the full range www.art-of-craft.co.uk E: [email protected] YCD10109 YCD10110 YCD10111 YCD10112 YCD10113 Twinkling Stars Star Tags Pine Trees Holly Border Jingle Bells Circle £7.55 £7.55 £6.90 £9.75 Frame £9.95 YCD10114 YCD10115 YCCS10036 YCEMB10008 YCPP10013 SB10197 Scene Rectangle Scene Square Frame Celebrating Christmas Celebrating Christmas Celebrating Christmas Celebrating Christmas Frame £10.00 Clear Stamp Embossing Folder Paper Pack £1.00 £9.95 £7.85 £4.85 £4.30 SB10198 SB10199 SB10200 MFD106 MFD107 Celebrating Christmas Celebrating Christmas Celebrating Christmas Round Doily-1 Round Doily-2 £1.00 £1.00 £1.00 £17.70 £17.70 MFD108 MFD109 Round SD130 SD131 SD136 SD139 Round Christmas Christmas Wreath Christmas Window Christmas Window Christmas Window Nativity Wreath "Xmas" Snowflake Scene-1 Scene-2 Scene-3 £10.55 £12.50 £11.25 £9.40 £8.15 £11.35 ADD10109 ADD10110 ADD10111 ADD10113 ADD10115 Ice Crystal Frame Ice Crystal Circle Ice Crystal Christmas Balls Christmas Reindeers £10.15 £10.15 £9.70 £7.55 £6.90 p06_mcxmas17.indd 1 21/09/2017 10:23:25 SHOPPING NEW TO Y OU Check out the latest news and products from the world of craft and cardmaking. You gotta have Faith New from Illustrated Faith, Advent, is just the collection to help you focus on your faith during TTiimm HHoollttzz!! this special time of the year! This cheerful collection includes hand-drawn bits from Shanna Noel herself! Celebrate the greatest gift this season with paper and plenty of adorable additions for your Christmas to be fi lled with worship, love and lots of colour! Available from www.heylittlemagpie.com (01925 244460) DDiissttrreessss CCrraayyoonnss aarree nnooww aavvaaiillaabbllee iinn tthhrreeee metallic colours: Tarnished Brass, Antiqued Bronze and Brushed Pewter! Distress Crayons are formulated to achieve vibrant colouring eff ects on porous surfaces for mixed media. The smooth water-reactive pigments are ideal for creating brilliant backgrounds, watercolour, and more. Colour directly to surface and blend with water. Layer with Distress Inks or Stains for more possibilities. Available from www.afth.co.uk (01423 873739) Gelli Arts® Printing Kit Boxes Personal Impressions, UK distributor for Gelli Arts, are pleased to announce the UK arrival of six new Gelli Arts® Printing Kits in a handy, reusable storage tub. The contents include: Gelli® plate, roller, new SSSeeeaaasssooonnnaaalll fffrrrooommm SSShhheeeeeennnaaa Gelli® paint, texture tools, paper and or fabric and a few other goodies too. We know you are going to be as excited as we were when you The diff erent kit options see the brand new Christmas range of dies and A6 stamps from available are: Card Printing Sheena Douglass! This fabulously festive range is now available Kit; Paper Quilt Kit; Quilt Squares featuring a range of sentiment dies and co-ordinating stamps. Printing Kit; Patch Printing Kit; Stamping & Printing Kit and Feather Printing Kit – great for Christmas presents! Available from www.crafterscompanion.co.uk (01388 663251). Making Cards Christmas Edition 2017 7 07-09_New to you.indd 7 22/09/2017 14:02 Moonstone magic Two new sets have been unveiled in the Moonstone Cutting Dies range – and coordinate perfectly with the new festive themed Little Books! The Festive Foliage set contains nine diff erent dies, including a stunning oval wreath frame with gorgeous details. The set also includes all the elements needed to create a beautifully detailed dimensional poinsettia. Order yours for £19.99 each at www.hunkdorycrafts.co.uk (01772 272577). Little Books of Christmas Hunkydory’s popular Little Books has expanded with the release of four fantastically festive new additions. Little Books are perfect for decoupage and can be used as toppers. On heavyweight paper, bound for safekeeping, there are 144 pages in each book with either six each of 24 illustrations or four each of 36 diff erent designs. Little Books available include Christmas Cuties, Festive Flurry, Christmas Trees and Christmas Wishes. The new additions are available via www.hunkdorycrafts.co.uk (01772 272577) priced at £9.99 each or as a three for two multi-buy off er. Crafter’s Companion at Christmas Crafter’s Companion have announced the launch of a brand new Christmas collection of A6 unmounted rubber stamps! The stamps have been designed by Donna Ratcliff and feature pretty poinsettias, cute festive cottages robins and much more! Available from www.crafterscompanion.co.uk (01388 663251). Cute Christmas The festive new Signature Collection by Sara Davies is full of all things cute! Featuring penguins, reindeers, festive outfi ts and more, the range includes dies, embossing folders, stamps, glitter card, mirror card, acetate and foiled card. Available from www.crafterscompanion.co.uk ((0011338888 666633225511)).. 8 www.makingcardsmagazine.com 07-09_New to you.indd 8 22/09/2017 14:02 EXCLUSIVE TTiimmee ttoo ssppaarrkkllee WWhhiimmssyy SSttaammppss PROJECT NEXT MONTH! Whimsy Stamps have added to their extensive range of beautiful stamps with aa vvaarriieettyy ooff ddeessiiggnnss iinncclluuddiinngg ccuuttee aanniimmaallss,, beautiful girls and cartoon cats. Visit www.whimsystamps.com to view the full collection. For the Love at Christmas! From the fantastic For The Love of Stamps and For the Love of Masks ranges by Hunkydory Crafts comes a brand new Christmas themed collection to enjoy. The new Welcome in the festive launch features a selection of festive themes and styles including cute polar bears and season with Dovecraft’s luxurious penguins, pretty baubles, fun Papercraft collection, ‘Time to Sparkle’. gingerbread men, a gorgeous Contemporary and enchanting, the poinsettia and much more! All majestic black and gold papers designed of the 10 new stamps have a by Katie Pertiet feature illustrations of fantastic coordinating mask which reindeer, snowfl akes, and elegant stripes card makers can use to extend the and polka dot patterns. To add to the crafting potential of each design. stylish collection of papers, the pads also feature a scintillating foil and glitter eff ect The stamps are available to make each Christmas card twinkle! at £8 each and the masks just £3.50 each, or 3 for 2, at Available from www.hobbycraft.co.uk www.hunkydorycrafts.co.uk (0330 026 1400). (01772 272577). Ti m at Christmas To be precise “’tis the season for festive imagery, winter wonder, and nostalgic merriment The Precision Press Version 2 Bundle with a holiday stamp and stencil release includes the Precision Press Plus, sure to make your spirits bright. This instructions, Stamps, Stencils and new holiday release from stampers more. This limited edition kit off ers aannoonnyymmoouuss ffeeaattuurreess 1133 nneeww cclliinngg mmoouunntt the perfect trio for any papercrafter. stamp sets, 6 new layering stencils, and 2 It has 3 interchangeable plates for nneeww mmiinnii llaayyeerriinngg sstteenncciill sseettss aallll sshhiippppiinngg precision stamping, typesetting and nnooww.. PPlluuss tthheerree aarree 22 nneeww ffrraammeelliitt ddiiee sseettss stencilling; the grids and non-slip from Sizzix Alterations designed to work surface help keep projects in place with a couple of my favorite stamp sets and aligned and there are some shipping around the end of the month. bonus stamps and stencils included Looks like it’s time to deck the halls and in the pack - everything you need to create your own holiday magic…Tim” get started AAAAAvvvvvaaaaaiiiiilllllaaaaabbbbbllllleeeee aaaaattttt aaaaallllllllll gggggooooooooooddddd cccccrrrrraaaaafffffttttt ssssshhhhhooooopppppsssss nnnnnooooowwwww..... Making Cards Christmas Edition 2017 9 07-09_New to you.indd 9 22/09/2017 14:02 The MISTI is available from oysterstamps.co.uk 01634 686823 Come and meet Iliana from MISTI at The Rochester Mini Show and Open day on Sun 15th Oct 10.30am to 3.00pm at the Holiday Inn, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SF £1 entry for advance bookings. £2 on the door. p10_mcxmas17.indd 1 21/09/2017 10:30:15