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77 33 SS EEAASSOONNAALL PPRROOJJEECCTTSS ISSUE 177 WIN A CRAFT CRUI S E • GIFT WRAP DOWNLOAD PACK • PUMPKIN CRAFTS Christmas DDIIGGII SSTTAAMMPPSS WWaayyss wwiitthh cciirrccllee ddiieess SShhaakkeerr ccaarrdd pprroo ttiippss 3311--PPIIEECCEE Halloween PPAAPPEERR PPAACCKK box cards in a flash SSlliiddeerr ccaarrdd iinn ppiiccttuurreess EExxppeerrtt ddiiee--ccuuttss CClleevveerr ccrraaftftyy hhaacckkss DDIIYY hhaauunntteedd hhoouussee INKS, PAINTS, PASTELS, ALCOHOL MARKERS... KNOW WHAT’S BEST! Hello! Never miss A COPY OF As you know, we’re a teeny bit into Christmas crafting at PaperCrafter BY SUBSCRIBING HQ. But before I get too excited ON P58 about the festivities, I’m going to squeal over this issue’s Halloween heroes, because how could I not? Our haunted house is a knockout, the decorations that follow are sublime... then there’s a ghost slider card that I know you’ll want to try. Plus, the pull-out Trick Or Treat papers starting on page 41 are the icing on the (spooky) cake. Our Christmas projects offer up stiff competition though. We’ve got poinsettia die-cuts, an adorable Brussels sprout greeting, snowy scenes with colour-in characters, and ways with your Hunkydory North Pole digi stamps. “I share ten This edition also comes with a bonus Tattered Lace projects for you Snowglobe die for you to keep and craft with forever. to try with your We share ten ways to use it, from making a shaker all-new card to trying ombré inking. Oh, one more thing! Tattered Lace Snowglobe die” Keren Baker encourages you to host a cookie swap with her get-together makes on page 18. Cookies? COLETTE SMITH You don’t have to tell me twice. Rosie Rosie Savage, Editor Get in touch! POST: PaperCrafter, 1 Phoenix Court, Hawkins Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JY CUSTOMER SERVICES: 0800 904 7000, [email protected] FOLLOW PAPERCRAFTERMAG Find your Trick Or Treat paper collection ON PAGE 41 PAPERCRAFTERMAGAZINE.CO.UK 3 Issue 177: All the best holiday crafting Make It 26 18 Indulge yourself in some cookies and craft 22 Card Gallery: Kitty Day’s cute Christmas 29 Squash the competition with the best pumpkin cards around 55 Christmas under the sea? Well I never! 68 Our scarily-good haunted house 70 Even more spooky projects 81 Add some floral to your festivities Learn It 37 Circle cards for the Christmas season 54 Who knew Santa could dance? 60 Our experts make 18 41 inking simple 63 We do love a mixed media card 76 Sliiide to the left, sliiide to the right 83 Hang out with our festive ornaments Buy It 9 Take Note 31 Moodboard: sweater weather 53 Craft shop: pumpkins 86 Take a sneak peek at what’s in store in next month’s PaperCrafter Read It 28 Spotted On Instagram 32 We’ve got the recipe for Christmas card success 40 The Book Club 90 Get To Know: Galina Filippenko Have you Reader Makes been featured? 20 Club PaperCrafter 73 Cardmaker of the Month 9 4 PAPERCRAFTERMAGAZINE.CO.UK Your Freebies Santa’s been and you’re in for a treat 54 12 Reader Offer An extra send-away gift to add to your stash 13 Your Gift Get ready to craft with our favourite winter motif Craft for 36 Halloween with Giveaways Corinne Crafty prizes to be won? It would Bradd be rude not to on p68 41 Your Free Papers A ghoulish gift for our lovely readers 58 Subscribe Today Join us for the ultimate PaperCrafter experience 37 62 Bonus Printables Meet the team Need some wrapping paper? Have some on us! 74 Your Free Digi Stamps Hunkydory Christmas downloads to love 78 Best of Craft Awards 2022 Rosie Savage Amelia Bolton Andrew Young Have your say for EDITOR DEPUTY EDITOR CONTENT your chance to WRITER win big! PAPERCRAFTERMAGAZINE.CO.UK 5 HEY, GOURD LOOKING! Pumpkins are the symbol of the season and for very good reason... they’re just so unbelievably cute. A nod to the spookiest time of year (minus the spooky), Hobbycraft’s plush pumpkins are making a comeback. Shop at hobbycraft.co.uk or why not craft your own if you’re a confident stitcher? If you’re a papercrafter through and through, give our pleated pumpkins a go for free on our website. Use them as table centrepieces, pop them along the mantelpiece or display in a window for passers-by to admire. PAPERCRAFTERMAGAZINE.CO.UK 7 Take Note Celebrate a change in season with our latest finds Honeycomb for Make a wreath Halloween The Jewel Tone Paper Flower Mini Wreath kit by May No house is complete without pumpkin decorations at Contain Glitter is a must-try this Christmas. Delivered Halloween. They’re just the right amount of creepy for us! straight through your letterbox, it comes with full Coming in pink, orange and white, these tissue paper instructions and pre-cut flowers ready for assembly. honeycomb decs will add a pop of colour to any table or The easy-to-follow photo instructions show you how window. To assemble, simply unfold and secure to create to score, fold and curl the flowers. What a beauty! the pumpkin shape. When the party’s over, fold away each Shop at notonthehighstreet.com. paper honeycomb and reuse over and over again. talkingtables.co.uk DATES FOR YOUR DIARY CREATIVE CRAFT SHOW CRAFTING LIVE 13TH-16TH OCTOBER 21ST-22ND 2022, GLASGOW OCTOBER 2022, PETERBOROUGH This four-day show is a haven for knitting, Shop, craft and socialise papercrafting and stitching at Stephanie Weightman’s enthusiasts, offering all the award-winning show. very latest craft innovations Book your tickets for autumn. Visit today at creativecraftshow.co.uk craftinglive.co.uk Dies that dazzle Gemini’s new Intricate Doily Dies are perfect for any time of year, but their snowflake style makes them ideal for frosty winter mornings and snowy nights. Simply choose your cardstock, create your plate combination using the helpful sandwich guide included and run it through your die-cutting machine – it’s that simple! Why not use glitter or pearlescent card for added shimmer? crafterscompanion.co.uk PAPERCRAFTERMAGAZINE.CO.UK 9 Take Note DIY décor Christmas has arrived at Hobbycraft! We know it’s early, but it’s the prime time for us crafters to get making for the festive season. Why not kick things off with these ombré tree cones? If you prefer a splash of colour at Christmas instead of traditional hues, we’ve found your match. Find the full tutorial at hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas. Showtime! Running from 30th September to 1st October 2022, the team at Create It Events is looking forward to welcoming you to the Kent Event Centre for two fun-filled days of craft demonstrations and workshops. Why not head along with a pal, learn something new and leave feeling inspired by fellow crafters? Sounds good to us! Book your tickets at createitevents.com. Crafty kids Online shop of the month Designed to encourage little ones to get creative, Lots of Lovely Art’s boxes include Bringing you the hottest products from the leading papercraft everything they need to kick off the Christmas brands around the world, Hey Little Magpie is a destination crafting. Included in the box is a set of gouache for every type of interest from scrapbooking and stamping to paints, a paintbrush, cotton stocking, glitter and die cutting, embossing and mixed media. Shop plenty of stash watercolour paper. They can try their hand at essentials by technique, brand, theme or occasion. Need painting their own stocking, patterned tree some advice? There’s also a range of handy guides available decorations and colourful garlands. That should for first timers. heylittlemagpie.com keep them busy for a few hours! lotsoflovelyart.org 10 PAPERCRAFTERMAGAZINE.CO.UK