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Festive makesDIY fairy lights, advent calendar & Christmas jumper

Secret SantaOur favourite craft goodies under 5

Scrapboking specialExperiment with layouts, photo clusters and colour

Instagram photo album Homemade hamper Geometric wall art

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Katy GodbeerPhotography Manager

Janet BryantCopywriter

and welcome to Creativity magazine. As you might have guessed, this issue is all about gifts: making them,

buying them and maybe even receiving them. However, while Christmas is a time for giving, its easy to forget that one of the most precious things we can give to someone is

our time. Making your own presents not only shows someone you really care, it also serves as

a gift for yourself; nurturing your creativity, encouraging mindfulness and taking time out from the daily and, no doubt, busy routine.

Having said that, if you are short on time (and who isnt at this time of year?), our crafty gift guide is here to help. Weve picked some of our favourite creative pressie ideas to suit every budget. Turn to page 14 to have a read.

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Editor: Sarah Gane Deputy Editor: Nadine Wilson Copywriter: Janet Bryant Editorial Assistant: Aisha Green Marketing Design Manager: Carly Stalker Publications Designer: Rachel Smith Photography: Katy Godbeer, Joe Schneider Projects: Elizabeth Atia, Jo Boland, Sharon Dobson, Sarah Douglas, Beckie Dreyer, Bev Eden, Sarah Gane, Michelle Gower, Laura Howard, Sarah Jackman Read, Becky James, Shimelle Laine, Katy Leitch, Fran McKay, Jill Pryor, Amy Surey, Kay Tinsley, Mags Woodcock PR: Emma Collins [email protected] Events: [email protected]

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Kay TinsleyA self-confessed hoarder of all craft

materials, Kay likes to try her hand at lots of different techniques. When she discovered she could combine jewellery making with her love of drawing, a business was created and she hasnt looked back. Kay now sells

beautiful and original shrink plastic jewellery through her Etsy shop, Nachorattie.

Shimel le LaineLondon-based scrapbooker Shimelle

picked up the craft while at university. Over the years she has taught classes online and across the world, edited books, and designed product collections. She loves

scrapping her travels and childhood photos, but currently fnds it hard to scrapbook

things other than cute photos of her toddler.

Jo BolandJo is a freelance craft designer working from home and designing for various

magazines and craft companies. A mum to two boys, she loves taking photos and keeps a record of the familys everyday life through scrapbooking and mini books. She adores

crochet, coffee, chocolate and all things vintage.

Fran McKayBorn and raised in the US, Fran learned all manner of hand-craft skills from her mother. She studied art and design at The Art Institute of Washington, where her love for combining modern technology with classic handmade techniques grew. Fran now lives in North Staffordshire, spending her days happily crafting away in her studio.

Katy LeitchKaty discovered scrapbooking in 2OO5 and, ten years later, enjoys a wide range of paper-based crafts including mixed

media, 3D altered art, home decor and card making. Her style is eclectic, ranging from messy-inky, to vintage, to clean and simple. Katy has a whole cupboard full of dies and stamps but can never resist buying more!

Bev EdenBev is currently indulging her passion for papercrafting by designing some easy

construction projects that she hopes to one day have available in a kit form.

Often found holding workshops at her local independent craft shop, the self-

taught crafter loves showing others how to recreate her impressive craft projects.

This isues craftersMeet some of the talented people behind our projects

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Contents... Watch out for fab projects, competition prizes, giveaways and much more inside this issue!

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Creativity HQ In the headlines ......................................................................8-11 Competition ..................................................................................19 The Creativity Community ...........................................44-45 Vouchers ................................................................................. 91-92 Templates .............................................................................93-95 Shopping list .......................................................................96-97 Next issue ......................................................................................98 Giveaways ................................................................ 21, 53, 61, 85

Special feature Christmas gift guide ........................................................... 14-18 Handmade hamper .........................................................2O-23 The docrafts guide to scrapbooking ...................... 7O-75

PapercraftAdvent calendar card ..................................................... 26-27 Storage & stationery .......................................................28-3O Must-haves: swallow embossing folder ........................31 Craft the occasion ............................................................ 32-33 Travel journal .......................................................................38-39 Boxes and bakes ............................................................... 4O-43 Quick make: key ring ..............................................................5O Goody bag makes ..............................................................54-55 Decorative book binding ...............................................56-59 Woodland card set ............................................................6O-61 Craft with ribbon ...............................................................62-63 Dolls house ..........................................................................64-67 Instagram gift set ............................................................. 76-78 Must-haves: pompoms ......................................................... 79 Three ways with watercolour pens ........................88-89

BakeChristmas cracker cake ............................................... 8O-83

Home decor Wine glass charms .....................................................................13 Quick make: wooden letter wall art ............................... 25 Quick make: decorated mugs ........................................... 37 Stained glass wall art .......................................................52-53 Autumn leaf mobile ........................................................ 84-85 Quick make: burlap garland ...............................................9O

JeweleryShrink jewellery ................................................................. 34-36

Soft craftReindeer jumper ..............................................................86-87

WorkshopsTricks of the trade ............................................................ 46-49 Technique workshop ..................................................... 68-69

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We all know frst-hand how relaxing and enjoyable crafting is it helps us switch off from a busy day and allows a bit of time for ourselves. UK charity Mind agrees and, as a result, is encouraging crafters to organise a Christmas Crafternoon. It's hoped the events will raise awareness of mental health issues and the benefts of taking part in creative therapies. So, get together with friends, colleagues or your local community to help Mind be there so no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

If youd like to organise a fun, festive event for Mind, go to www.mind.org.uk/crafternoon to register for your free Crafternoon fundraising pack.

Claire set up www.claireabellemakes.com in 2O12 after fnishing a Masters degree in Arts Management. The blogs popularity has grown rapidly since then, enabling the Claireabelle brand to branch out. She sells lovingly handcrafted gifts inspired by bicycles and scrabble letters through her Etsy store. She also hosts inspiring craft workshops with a party feel

in Cambridge.Three interesting facts about you?Iused to be a Bollywood dancer, I once made coffee for Johnny Depp and I am currently learning to roller-skate!What is important to you?My partner, my family and my Persian cat, Tammy. Its important for me to do something creative every day.

Blog of the month

Organise your own craft event to raise money for mental health charity, Mind

Make someones Christmaswith a Crafternon

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make in a future issue of Creativity

Visit docrafts.com for more project ideas, products and stockists

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STITCHING, SEWING & HOBBYCRAFTSEventCity, Manchester. 4th-6th February 2O16

The largest creative craft show in the North West is the perfect place to stock up on supplies and nd plenty of inspiration for

future projects.

PAPER CRAFT & STAMPING SHOWNational Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham

5th December 2O15If you prefer smaller craft shows, this friendly, one day event still provides a myriad of choices

for all your papercrafting needs.

MADE IN CLERKENWELL, LONDON26th-29th November 2O15

Craft Central opens the doors to its world renowned studios, allowing you to mingle with the makers of stunning, original crafts. Avoid

the high street and opt for handmade!

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13th November 2O15: Kindness Day is a great excuse to give homemade cards to loved ones.

29th November 2O15: Its Stir-up Sunday! Be inspired by a show-stopping Christmas cake on p80.

November - December 2O15:Get together with friends and hold a Christmas Crafternoon for charity.

What is your favourite craft project?I love making crochet or knitted jumpers, but equally I love papercrafting and Project Life scrapbooking. I always want to make projects that are pretty, useful and will bring a smile to peoples faces.What can readers expect from your blog?DIYs; handmade inspiration; behind the scenes of my business and my life in Cambridge. What advice can you offer anyone whod like to make a living from crafting?Work as hard as you can! Stay authentic, be generous to your co mmunity and take opportunities that are true to your brand.

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Did you know that docrafts workshops are being held once a month in six Hobbycraft stores across the country? Join one of our expert demonstrators in Bristol, Reading, Havant, Ferndown, Southampton or Watford and get stuck in to making your own papercraft project. Youll learn lots of new techniques, plus you get a free gift and magazine too! For more info on this, plus all our craft events, visit docrafts.com/Events.

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Michelle Mackintoshs Snail Mail aims to reinstate the lost art of handwritten correspondence and show you how to add a personal, crafty touch to every letter. Michelle offers guidance on how and when to write, even showing you how to improve your handwriting and convert text speak into eloquent phrases! Aside from practical advice on lettiquette, the book is bursting with fun ideas and crafty projects. Learn to make your own paper and envelopes or try Michelles cookie recipes. Make homemade wax seals and letter storage units or carve your own rubber stamps. In-between inspirational letters from the likes of Jane Austen and Vincent van Gogh is everything you need to spread your love of the handmade. Send us a lovely letter for a chance to win a copy of Snail Mail! Closing date 3Oth November 2O15.

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

Roughly tear the cover gift deco sheets into small pieces, each one about the

size of a small postage stamp.

Adhere the torn pieces to one side of the cover gift eyelet tags with dilute

PVA glue. Trim any overhanging pieces.

When dry, stamp a name or message on the plain side of the tag using a set

of Bare Basics wooden alphabet stamps.

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Try other Papier Patchdeco sheets to co-ordinatewith your party decor

Its time to party! Pretty up your seasonal drinks with these cute, personalised beverage labels

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Christmas Looking for the ultimate crafty present? We've got it covered!

Papermania Bare Basics Wooden Shapes Sentiments RRP 2.5O A lovely bundle of messages to have on hand for any occasion.

Creativity Essentials Folk Floral A6 Clear Stamp Set RRP 5 Pretty up projects with versatile stamps.

Papermania Bare Basics1Ocm 3D Letters Home RRP 4.5OTeam with new Papermania Papier Patch Deco Sheets for a budget-friendly present.

Qcraft Quilling Needle & Slotted Tool RRP 2.OO + Qcraft 3mm Paper Strips Pastels RRP 2.OOEncourage friends or family to branch out into papercraft with this quilling combo.

Xcut 4cm Border Punch Scallop RRP 5 Add detail to paper projects, such as

cards or invites.

Papermania Denim BlueShading Pigment Ink Pad RRP 4 Give stamping projects a revamp with this ve-in-one, ombre effect ink pad.

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Papermania Bare Basics Wooden Alphabet Stamps RRP 6.95 A beautiful set of stamps that come in their own little wooden box.

I d recommend the gl itter markers.Theyre so versati le and are great foradding a subtle sparkle to any project

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Craft PlanetGoody Bag RRP 9.95 Encourage creative thinking and messy play with these fun, crafty bundles.

Artiste Aquaglass Starter Kit RRP 9.95 This neat little gift idea comes with four paints, an outliner and a brush: everything you need for your rst foray into glass painting.

Xcut Small Polka Dot Embossing Folder RRP 4 +Papermania Pink Embossing Powder RRP 4 This combo works well for embossing paper and fabric all year round.

Little Venice Cake CompanyCupcake Starter Kit RRP 9.99 This bundle of professional quality baking goodies is the perfect gift for cupcake fans. Includes six stainless steel nozzles, disposable piping bags, plus more.

Xcut Tempered Glass Cutting Mat RRP 9.95 A craft essential!

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The Xcut screw hole punch is a must-have. It s perfect for

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Xcut Layered Fox Large Die RRP 12.95 Layer up to build a scene or use the individual elements.

Papermania Folk FloralA4 Ultimate Die-Cut & Paper Pack RRP 11.95 A veritable oral feast! Stock up your (or a loved ones) craft stash with a bundle of papers, decoupage, tags, memory pockets and more.

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Santoro's Gorjuss Craft Card Compendium RRP 14.95 This popular collection is perfect for seasoned cardmakers and newcomers alike. 24 cards, envelopes, decoupage sheets, ribbon, gems and more are packed into a beautiful box with magnetic closure.

Goody Bag RRP 15Looking for a little more for your money? Grab a goody bag! It features a medley of creative supplies worth over 3O, plus a handy project sheet for a bit of inspiration.

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For a clean cut every time on the heaviest of card, you cant beat a

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Papermania Mini Craft Tote RRP 19.95For those who are dotty about storage! The mini tote is a lightweight solution for all those lovely craft bits; it matches the larger wheelable case too.

Little Venice Cake Company Professional Modelling Kit & Cotton Tool Wrap RRP 19.99 Ten double-ended tools are packed into this gorgeous cotton tool wrap.

Papermania Basics Heat Tool RRP 15.95 This practical pressie can be used for shrinking plastic, drying paints, heat embossing and more.

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Xcut 3D Flower Mini Die RRP 2.5O + Xcut Butter y Mini Die RRP 2.5O + Xcut Gift Tags Mini Die RRP 2.5O + Xcut Buttons mini die RRP 2.5O + Xcut Handmade with love mini die RRP 2.5O + Xcut 12 x 12 Coloured Paper Pack RRP 6.95 A bespoke mini die bundle to pack into a handmade gift bag. A must-have for papercrafters!

Xcut Countryside Shadow Box Die RRP 19.95Add depth and detail to projects with build-a-scene dies. Use individually or together to great effect.

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Xcut Xpress A4 Die-cutting Machine RRP 139.95 This A4 die-cutting and embossing machine can cut through card, paper, felt, foam, fabric and more. It comes with a base plate, cutting pad and metal shim.

Xcut Die cutting collection RRP 1O8.6O Introducing the ultimate die-cutting bundle! This kit includes a large birdcage die, a 3D deer, build-a-scene sets and lots more.

Little Venice Cake Company The Baker's Dozen RRP 117.16

Get your oven mitts on this tasty baking collection of 13 Little Venice Cake Company

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Artiste Watercolour Dual-tip Pens & Caddy (36pk) Brush & Fine RRP 34.95 Keeps all the pens in a portable caddy that folds for easy storage.

Xcut XTrim 13 Rotary Trimmer RRP 29.99 Create cards, scrapbook pages, invitations and more with this countertop craft device. Comes with four interchangeable blades: two straight, one wavy and one perforated.

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Create a custom, rustic gift set with boxes, bags, tags and more from the Bare Basics collection

Handmade hamper

The Papermania Bare Basics collection is perfect for adding a little rustic charm to handmade gifts. They're so versatile that they could even be great gifts in themselves for a dedicated crafter. So why not have a go with some of the new items, along with a few classics, and make a little gift set for a friend this Christmas? The canvas drawstring bags and kraft

pillow boxes make gorgeous wraps for soaps, other smellies or a piece of jewellery, with burlap, raf a and suede adding a little texture to simple candles. Over the page, we show you an easy way to make your own soy candles to really give your gifts a handcrafted edge! Get creative and make someones Christmas with a thoughtful and very pretty bundle of treats, specially made for them.

Fill a Bare Basics large box with handmade gifts to make a mini hamper. RRP 2.5O (PMA 174O21)

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Drawstring bag

Stamp a small ower from a Folk Floral banner set on a canvas drawstring bag

using chocolate dye ink. Press rmly but quickly to ensure the ink does not blot.

Continue to stamp the ower image in two even rows across the front of the

canvas bag, leaving a 3cm gap in-between for further embellishment.

Adhere a length of burlap roll and raf a in the middle of the stamps. Tie faux suede

cord in a bow and glue gun to the middle.

Sarah Jackman ReadAfternoon makes

Turn to page 96 to nd the full list of craft supplies used tomake Sarah's project

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Decorate a handmade candle with hessian, canvas and jute trims.

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Decorated candlesWhether you make your own or buy them, plain candles are a great starting point for a gift hamper. Applying a subtle, neutral decoration allows them to ft in with any colour scheme too. The Papermania Bare Basics collection has everything you need to make beautiful gifts with a gorgeous rustic feel that your friends and family will treasure. Mix textured trims, raffa, faux suede cord and adhesive fabric and get creating.

Hesian candleCut an 8cm wide strip from a Bare Basics hessian square to ft around a candle glass. Trim to ft the length and then pull away some of the threads along the top and bottom edges to create a nice, frayed effect.

Attach double-sided tape to the top and bottom of the hessian and stick it to the glass. Cut a 5cm wide strip of Xcut Adhesive Fabric Sheet, peel off the backing and attach around the glass in the centre of

the hessian, trimming to ft. Glue a length of jute ric rac over the centre of the fabric strip to fnish.

Heart candleCut a 6cm wide strip of Xcut Xtra Adhesive Fabric to ft around the candle glass. Die cut fve small hearts into the fabric sheet, remove the backing and attach around the centre of the glass. Cut two lengths of jute trim and glue to the top and bottom of the fabric sheet, trimming to ft. Tie three lengths of raffa into a bow, trim the ends and glue in the centre of the heart at the front of the glass.

Burlap candleCut a 6cm wide strip of adhesive fabric to ft around the candle glass. Peel off the backing and attach around the centre of the glass. Glue a length of burlap roll around the centre of the fabric sheet, trimming to ft, then glue faux suede cord around the centre of the burlap. Tie another piece of faux suede in a small bow and glue to the front.

Make your own candle

Melt a little soy wax, add a length of wick and youre away!

Measure out twice the amount of soy wax

granules that will ft in the glass it reduces down when melted.

Attach a length of wick to the bottom of the glass

with masking tape. Use a peg to secure it in place.

Melt the wax in the microwave for a few

minutes, checking often. Pour into the glass and leave to set.

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1 Gift box Add a stamped gift tag and a wooden sentiment with faux suede cord for

extra decoration.

2 Pillow boxUse a doily from the Bare Basics doily card kit to

add a pretty decoration to a plain pillow box.

3 Paper bagStamp a personal

message on Bare Basics wooden eyelet tags using wooden alphabet stamps.

4 Drawstring bagAdd a subtle stamped pattern to a canvas bag

using Papermania Folk Floral Banners A5 Clear Stamps.

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Sometimes the simplest idea for a gift can be the most effective. This personalised piece of wall art is perfect as a thrifty yet thoughtful Christmas present for a friend or loved one. In fact, these wooden caption letters are so versatile, they can be used all year round to celebrate a new addition to the family or as custom house-warming treasures.

The backing paper is very noticeable in this project, so its important to choose a colour and pattern that will suit your recipients style or home decor. In this particular case weve chosen a fresh, fun design from the Folk Floral paper pack. For frames, opt for a wooden one in a complementary tone or paint it with Artiste acrylics to match the rest of your make.

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Create ChristmasCaption Wooden Letters RRP 3.5O

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Christmas wouldnt be Christmas without an advent calendar over owing with little treats tucked behind each of the openings. The Papermania Folk Christmas collection is perfect for creating your own advent calendar card, but the Jolly Santa papers would work well here too. Then simply pop your selection of mini gifts behind the pretty, embellished doors ready for December 1st.

Cover an A4 card blank with red Folk Christmas paper and mat with white

patterned paper, leaving a border of about O.5cm around the edges.

Cut a 28 x 19cm panel of white cardstock and cover with teal coloured patterned

paper. Turn the panel over and mark a O.5cm border around the panel. Divide the panel inside the border into a 6 x 4 grid made of evenly spaced 3.5cm squares.

Cut away the squares using a craft knife and metal ruler to form the apertures for the

pockets. Attach the panel to the middle of the card front using several layers of 3D foam dots to give the depth required for the contents.

Cut 24 4 x 4cm squares from complementary colours of cardstock.

Decorate each square with Folk Christmas patterned papers, embellishments and greetings from the ultimate die-cut and paper pack, sticker sheets and tear-off topper pack. Use the pictures above for inspiration.

Pop a gift of chocolate, toys or craft items into the apertures. Adhere a couple of layers

of 3D foam squares in each corner of the door, positioned so they slot snugly into the aperture. Keep the paper on the top layer of foam square.

Finish by embellishing with a snow ake-topped ribbon bow at the top of the card.

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Storage & stationeryUse the new layered fox die to customise journals, boxes and more for your creative workspace

Ihave to say that I absolutely love kraft and boxes. Since I'm always in need of a bit more storage (who isn't?), this project was the perfect excuse to combine my favourite things into one gorgeous bundle. The sturdy Bare Basics square drawers, teamed with co-ordinating journals and embellishments, can make a great gift for a craft-loving friend or even just for someone who likes to stay organised. Creating them for yourself? They are also an ideal starting point for that long overdue crafty tidy-up. The huge selection of boxes in the new release of Papermania's Bare Basics include storage, nesting and shadow boxes that would look equally as good with a similar makeover.

Drawer setCut four 9.5 x 7.5cm panels of Papermania Owl Folk paper, round the corners with an

Xcut 2 in 1 Corner Punch and glue to the drawer fronts on a Bare Basics square drawer set. Cut panels from the same paper to cover the top and sides of the drawer set, leaving a border around the panels to show off the lovely kraft fnish.

Cut four 7.5 x 2.5cm white cardstock panels and stamp the drawer name with

Bare Basics alphabet stamps. Insert inside the label holders and adhere on the drawer fronts. Die cut two fox heads using an Xcut Layered Fox Large Die set and different colours of cardstock for the layers. Four different eye shapes are included in the die set and give each fox a slightly different character. Paper piece the heads and adhere on two of the drawers. Die cut two mushroom scenes in co-ordinating cardstock and layer on the remaining two drawer fronts above the label holders.1

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Die cut a few co-ordinating acorns and leaves and glue in the corners of the top

panel with adhesive dots or a 2 in 1 glue pen.

To make the drawer pulls, cut a length of ribbon 8cm longer than the drawer

base. Fold over one end of the ribbon to create a small loop and stitch in place. Position the loop at the front of the drawer and glue the ribbon in a straight line along the underside of the drawer and up the back.

Glue two Bare Basics wooden caption letters under each corner of the base.

This not only looks great, but also makes it easier to open the bottom drawers. TIP Use large Craft Planet Wooden Beads instead of caption letters for a different look.

Toadstool mini journalDie cut two rows of toadstools and grass from dark brown cardstock using

the layered fox die and adhere together in a straight line across the centre front of a Bare Basics mini journal.

Die cut a few acorns, leaves and toadstools from two colours of

co-ordinating cardstock. Add to the cover, overlapping the lower edge of the grass and covering the die-cut join. TIP Use a Sailor 2 In 1 Glue Pen to get the glue into the intricate areas of the die-cut.

Finish with a co-ordinating cardstock die-cut acorn and leaf cluster on the

corner of the mini journal envelope.

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MatchboxCreate a lovely charm or earring store with this die-cut embellished Bare Basics

medium matchbox. Make a drawer pull for the inner section of the matchbox with a length of ribbon 4cm longer than the base. Fold over one end to create a small loop and stitch in place. Position the loop at the front of the inner section and glue the ribbon in a straight line along the underside and up the back.

Cut a panel from matching Owl Folk paper, shape with a 2 in 1 corner punch and adhere

to the outer matchbox top. Trim the ends of a label holder to ft the box and glue diagonally across the top. Stamp a cardstock panel, trim to ft and slide into the label holder.

Die cut several leaves, acorns and toadstools in co-ordinating cardstock colours and add

to the box lid, tucking a few under and a few over the label holder.

Line the base of the inner section with orange cardstock and fll with charms.

Fox journalDie cut all the fox elements from the layered fox die using light and dark orange, cream

and dark brown cardstock.

Assemble the head, tail and chest die-cuts. Arrange the pieces on the front of the mini

journal so that the entire fox fts neatly on the front cover. Tuck the tail further under the body, trimming the tail to ft.

When happy with the placement, glue all the pieces in place, ensuring the fox does

not overhang the edge.

Finally, add a single die-cut toadstool to the journal envelope.

TIP Instead of stamping the drawer name, why not die cut the letters in co-ordinating cardstock using the new Xcut A5 Folk Alphabet Die Set?

Papermania Bare Basics Medium Matchboxes RRP 2.5O Mini Journals & Envelopes RRP 1.5O

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Use autumnal cardstock colours for the die-cut acorns and leaves

Must havesCreate a big impression

One swallow may not make a summer but many of them ying around an embossing frame is certain to leave a lasting impression on any craft project.

Xcut Embossing Folder Swallow Frame RRP 5.95.

XcutA5 Embossing Folder

Swallow Frame (XCU 515214)

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Add some extra sparkle to a winter wedding day with this stunning, elegant card design

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As anyone born in December will know, the chilly months dont have to be all about the festivities of Christmas. Winter weddings are also an increasingly popular choice by couples keen to incorporate the beauty of this varied and magical season into their special day.

With this in mind, the Wedding Ever After range is ideal for winter nuptials; its beautiful pearlescent damask patterns reminiscent of a frosty day with pretty embellishments adding the glitz and glamour needed for such a meaningful occasion.

Cut kraft card to 15.5 x 3.5cm and emboss with an Xcut Snow ake Pattern Embossing

Folder. Blend aqua pigment ink around the edges and set with a heat tool. Apply ink in this way to all the paper elements of the card. With the debossed side uppermost, add a length of 'Mr & Mrs' ribbon and brown string across the kraft border.

Die cut the largest nesting circle die from kraft card and emboss with the snow ake

patterned embossing folder, inking the debossed side. Using the next smallest die, die cut the wording from a large square topper and attach to the middle of the die-cut kraft circle.

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create the card base.

Add punched snow crystals to the organza ribbon and embellish with large light blue

adhesive stones.

Cluster gold and silver berries, die-cut leaves and white rose petal posies as a bouquet

on the left of the topper. Slide a circle buckle on velvet ribbon and attach at the base of the bouquet,

topped with a heart charm. Apply small gems around the perimeter of the sentiment.

Cut a 15 x 11.5cm kraft card panel and emboss with the snow ake pattern. Cut a

14.5 x 11cm panel from a second damask pocket card and mat on the kraft card panel.

Die cut a large kraft snow ake and glue in the bottom-right corner of the damask

panel. Punch the 'Happily Ever After' sentiment from a small square topper. Attach in the centre of the die-cut snow ake and embellish with small adhesive stones. Wrap 'Mr & Mrs' ribbon and brown string around the panels and attach inside the card.

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Papermania Wedding Ever After Die-cut Toppers Silver/White RRP 2 Organza Ribbon Dark Grey RRP 2

Pocket Cards & Envelopes Damask RRP 9.95 Printed Satin Ribbon Dark Grey RRP 2

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Trim 1cm from both the top and bottom of a damask pocket card to make a

12cm tall card blank. Open the inside pocket.

Attach the kraft border across the card front. Cut 5Ocm organza ribbon and

glue just in the middle of the kraft panel.

Add the die-cut kraft circle topper so that it overlaps the border and covers

the glue where the organza ribbon is attached.

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Jewel ery

How to. . . shrink the plastic

Preheat an oven to 17OC and place the shrink plastic items on a baking tray

lined with parchment or baking paper.

Put into the oven and watch as it curls up then magically shrinks. This takes

just a few minutes.

Remove from the oven and immediately atten with something

smooth, such as a clear stamp block.

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Shrink jewel eryMake your own accessories with extraordinary shrink plastic and some of our new stamp sets

Remember when people used to put empty crisp packets in the oven, shrink them down and turn them into jewellery? Well that craft has been revamped and brought back into the 21st century! Create this quirky shrink plastic necklace using the brand new Creativity Essentials Clear Stamps Sets and embellish with a Papermania Bare Basics Wooden Heart.

Shrink necklaceTrace the large and small hearts from the templates on page 93 on to shrink plastic.

Cut out using scissors.

Place a selection of stamps from the Folk Floral stamp set on a clear stamp block and

cover with permanent ink. Carefully position the stamp block on the larger shrink plastic heart and press down rmly. Peel off and repeat the stamping process until the heart is covered. Set aside.

Colour the smaller heart using Artiste Permanent Dual Tip Marker Pens. Leave

both hearts to dry for approximately 3O minutes until the ink is dry to the touch and does not smear.

Using the template as a guide, punch two holes through the larger heart. It is very

important to do this before shrinking the plastic. Following the 'How to' steps below, shrink and atten the hearts and then leave to cool completely for approximately 1O minutes.

Using silicone glue, apply a pea-sized amount to the centre of the large heart and

place the red, smaller heart directly on top. Gently press to fuse together and leave to dry for a few hours. Repeat the gluing process with the wooden heart on top of the red plastic heart.

When the glue has set, attach a silver chain to the heart with jump rings, using jewellery

pliers to open and close, to form a quirky, original and very modern necklace.

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Using the square template on page 93 as a guide, trace fve squares, including

the hole placement, on to shrink plastic.

Using haberdashery stamps and permanent ink, transfer images to the

plastic to create a collage effect and leave to dry.

Cut out the squares and punch holes into the plastic using the largest setting

on an Xcut Screw Hole Punch.

Follow the 'How to' steps on the previous page to shrink the plastic

squares. Flatten and leave to cool completely.

Using a pair of jewellery pliers, connect the squares together through the punched holes using jump rings. Finish with a small length of chain and a lobster clasp at the ends to

fasten the bracelet together.

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Prefer fowers and foliage to sewing notions? Try the new meadow stamp set

H eres a fun gift idea for friends or work colleagues. Simply turn a plain white mug, or an unloved one picked up from a charity shop, into a stylish home for succulents.

Defne the area to be decorated with masking tape then either paint or glitter the lower half. Apply three coats of metallic

copper acrylic paint, leaving to dry between coats, or cover in a layer of tacky glue before smothering with gold glitter. Make sure the paint or glue is completely dry before removing the masking tape to avoid smudges. Theres no need to seal the paint if the mug is to be used purely as a decoration. Pro

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Quick make!

To add a gift tag, stitch the cover and rst page together, leaving a gap at the bottom.

Stamp a postal frame urban stamp on white paper and mat on orange Neon Cardstock. Add a faux suede cord loop and tuck in the pocket.

Fold a green Neon paper bag in half and stick inside the back cover to make a

pocket for photos. Stamp 'photos' on orange Neon Cardstock, trim and insert into a label holder. Add pink punched hearts. Use the same technique with a pink bag for tickets on the rst page.

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The Papermania Bare Basics collection, with its neutral shades of kraft card and textured wooden and fabric embellishments, is ideal for journaling projects and scrapbook pages. Contrasting wonderfully with the brightness of the Neon collection, this cute travel journal is a lovely way to store photos and memorabilia from your travels. It would also make a great gift to remind someone of precious time spent together.

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Use wooden eyelet tags or Bare Basics kraft stickers as page turners. Mat a

round kraft sticker on pink Neon cardstock, trim and glue to the corner of the page. Stitch the embossed panel on top.

Decorate each page individually. One idea is to cut a sheet of green Neon

cardstock to 15 x 1O.5cm and round two corners with an Xcut Corner Punch. Emboss the panel using a polka dot embossing folder.

Gently sand the raised polka dots on the embossed panel to reveal the white

core then add wooden alphabet letters and a chalkboard wooden arrow to the journal page. Finish with mini nesting die-cut hearts.

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Boxes and bakesTransform Papermania Bare Basic nesting boxes into vintage-style

gift sets with simple decoupage and chocolate brownies

Protect the top and bottom of the box with

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N othing says 'just for you' quite like a batch of home-baked brownies. They're even more of a treat when delivered in a hand-decorated, vintage-style gift box. If you aren't quite up to baking your own, or you think the recipient might actually relish the challenge themselves, then packing all the ingredients neatly in little bags and popping them inside the box is a great alternative. Follow this great recipe to make a batch of gluten-free brownies to pop in a box and include the recipe in the little recipe card holder.

Gluten-fre brownies Ingredients:15Og good quality Fair Trade dark chocolate (at least 7O% cocoa solids)17Og unsalted butter3 large free range eggs15Og Fair Trade granulated sugar15Og Fair Trade dark muscovado sugar1 vanilla pod, seeds only (or 1.5 tsp vanilla extract)12Og gluten-free our

How to make the browniesPreheat the oven to 18OC / 16OC fan / 35OF and line an 8" square baking tin with a

piece of non-stick baking paper.

Break the chocolate into pieces and place with the butter into a heatproof bowl

suspended over a pan of barely simmering water. Leave to melt, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, beat the eggs with a whisk until light, frothy and lemon coloured.

Gradually beat in the sugars and continue beating for approximately three minutes

until the mixture is thick.

Add the slightly cooled, melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar

mixture. Stir in the vanilla seeds or extract. Fold in the gluten-free our.

Spoon the batter into the prepared baking tin and put on the middle shelf of the oven.

Bake for 35-4O minutes. Leave in the pan to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Store in an airtight container. TIP Replace the gluten-free our with ground almonds for a lovely gooey gluten-free chocolate brownie, but bear in mind these won't transport as well in the decoupage box.

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1 Bare Basics Star Nesting Box: the natural

kraft colour shows through the tissue paper giving a nice rustic look.

2 Papier Patch deco sheets with a rose design are ideal for decoupage. A single cluster of roses

adds elegance.

3 Light blue Craft Planet Tissue Paper decoupaged

on the outside of the box creates a vintage distressed effect.

4 A Bare Basics kraft tag & pocket with a single decoupage rose and a length of cream ribbon make a stylish gift tag.

5 Include ingredients for the brownies, wrapped in cellophane with a raffa bow, for a gift that will

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Decoupage star gift boxTear a sheet of light blue Craft Planet Tissue Paper into small pieces. Dilute Craft Planet

PVA Glue with water in the ratio of 1:1. Using a paint brush, cover both the lid and the base of a Bare Basics star nesting box in the diluted glue then pick up pieces of tissue paper on the gluey paintbrush and stick to the box. Cover the pieces with more diluted glue. Line up the straight edges of the torn tissue paper with the edges of the box and lid so the tissue does not overhang the edge.

Carefully cut out a pale rose from the blooms Papier Patch deco sheet and place

in the middle of the lid. Cover with plenty of dilute PVA glue to adhere in place.

Cover the lid and the box in a couple of coats of Anita's Matt Varnish, allowing to dry

between coats.

Stick sheets of blooms deco sheet on cardstock and, when dry, fussy cut four

identical roses and leaves to make the layers of the decoupage. For the rst, cut out the entire rose. On the next, cut out the centre of the rose only. On the third and fourth roses cut out smaller sections to create the hand-cut decoupage rose.

Layer the pieces of the rose over the corresponding areas of rose on the lid, using

3D foam squares to create height between the decoupage pieces.

Square recipe boxOutside Tear a sheet of pink Craft Planet tissue paper into small pieces. Using a

small paint brush and diluted PVA glue, paste the pieces of tissue all over the four sides of the base of a medium Bare Basics square nesting box. Use several layers of tissue for a stronger colour.

Decoupage the top of the recipe box with torn pieces of blooms deco sheet, using

fairly large sections to maintain the pattern.

Leave the recipe box base and lid overnight to dry thoroughly before gently sanding the

base to give a distressed effect and to even out any bumps. Cover the top and bottom of the box with several layers of matt varnish.

Inside For each recipe card divider, cut an 11.5 x 9cm panel of kraftstax cardstock.

Draw a 4 x 1cm tab on the top of each divider. Space the tabs along the tops of

each divider so that each divider tab can be seen when behind another in the box. Carefully cut around the edges of the tab with scissors.

Using Papermania Bare Basics Wooden Alphabet Stamps and an Artiste Black

Dye Ink Pad, stamp the recipe tabs with a suitable heading, such as sweets, sides, mains and so on.

Die cut several different kitchen tools using an Xcut Kitchen Utensils Dies Set from

different shades of pink cardstock. Attach to the recipe card dividers with double-sided tape or 3D foam squares.

Cut 11.5 x 8cm panels of coloured textured cardstock as recipe cards and place in the

recipe box between the recipe card dividers.

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How did you get into crafting?Ive been into drawing and making things since I was a girl. I used to love sketching in pencil and making my mum tiny little cards.

I started making cards, including all our wedding stationery, when we got married in 2OO1. I then started scrapbooking and making mini books in 2OO6. These days I do Project Life, which is a weekly memory-keeping project using pocket pages.

When did you start designing for CreativityI rst started creating projects for the magazine back in July 2O14, which was issue 48. I made a range of projects including a pair of Roald Dahl bookends and a couple of scrapbook layouts on colour blocking.

Describe your style of craftingMy scrapbooking style is modern with the emphasis on telling the story. I then embellish

the page with pretty papers and things. I do like to try a lot of crafts I always have more than one work in progress. I absolutely love to crochet and have baskets of yarn all over the place. I wish I could craft all day!

The three most-used items in your stash? For me, my go-to products are white or kraft cardstock, kraft tags and a black ink pad. They will go with anything and are a great starting point for a lot of projects.

Jo Boland is a Dorset-based crafter and mum of two

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Papermania Denim Blue Tassels RRP 2.5O Another favourite of mine is the Papermania Denim Blue tassels. I love adding them to mini books!"

Xcut Xtra A5 Adhesive Cork Sheets RRP 5Im currently loving the new Xcut Cork Adhesive Sheets, they are so versatile!

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Hi Creativity,I'd like to start a new weekly thread in the 'chit chit' section of the forum called 'Tips and Tricks'. It would be a place where we could share crafty tips. It could include new ways of using some things, happy accidents, crafting disasters the good and the bad. It would not be about promoting products or companies or criticising people, but just doing what us crafters do best: helping each other out. What do you think?Lovemakestwo, via the forum

Creativity says: Sounds like a great idea! Go for it! Thanks for getting in touch.

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Hi Creativity,I fnally fnished a mini album Ive been working on for my Mums birthday and I wanted to share it with you. Its the frst album Ive made and loved putting it all together, from choosing and antiquing the papers, covering the chipboard pages and hunting out all the embellishments in my stash.

I cut out a lot of the die cuts and brought them to life with glitter glue. The chipboard elements were brown, so I used two different gold inks to colour them. You can see pictures of the inside pages on my docrafts gallery: RachelJayne. Many thanks for all your inspiration! Best wishes, Rachel Storry

Creativity says: A gorgeous project and a thoughtful gift. Thanks for sharing!

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From the wrong side, curl the edges of each segment around a paint brush or knitting needle to form a narrow cone, keeping the

glittered side of the paper to the outside. Keep the roll as tight as possible at the tip, before adding a spot of glue to hold in place.

To make this twinkling Polish star you will need ten identical sheets of Create Christmas A4 Glitter Paper. Draw a 21cm circle on

the back of each sheet with a 3cm diameter circle in the middle. Divide into eight equal segments a compass and protractor is handy here!

Cut out each large glitter paper circle. Cut along the lines radiating out from the centre, stopping the cut at the edge of the small

inner circle. Repeat for each circle. Use either a sharp pair of scissors or a craft knife and a metal ruler for accurate cutting.

Continue working around the circle until all the segments have become the points of a star. Repeat for all ten circles.

TIP Wrap an elastic band around the cones to hold in place till the glue sets, or use a hot glue gun for more instant results.

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Pierce a small hole in the middle of each star. Fold a length of beading wire in half and loop through a button. Use a needle to

thread the wire through each star. Add another button to the top, draw the wire up as tightly as possible and thread on a crimp bead to secure.

Arrange the points of the star. When happy, spritz the Polish star with several layers of Artiste Ocean Blue Spritzing Ink, leaving

to dry between each application. TIP Place the star in a cardboard box, spray one half then when dry, turn the star and spritz the other side.

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Apply a couple of coats of Artiste Black Acrylic Paint to

the star, leaving to dry between coats.

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Create ChristmasA4 Glitter Paper Pack

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Make jewel-like fairy lights from brightly coloured acetate. Trace the template on page 93 on to

the acetate, then emboss with a star embossing folder. Cut out the shape then remove the protective lm from both sides of the acetate.

Punch a hole in the top of the acetate shape. Score along each of the fold lines and crease

rmly. Fold into a gem shape using hot glue to stick the sides before gluing down the top. Push a bulb from a battery-powered set of fairy lights into each jewel.

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Astriking and sturdy key ring made from kraft cardstock? Well, yes! This gorgeous key ring not only looks good but is strong enough to withstand the battering that comes with everyday use in a handbag, car or pocket. The ageing process not only makes the kraft card look like well-worn leather, but gives it strength to withstand the rough treatment of everyday life.

To make your own, frstly take apart the components of a Papermania Bare Basics Ring Memo Block and glue together about ten of the internal sheets to make a solid block. Place the front and back covers inside an Xcut Damask Background Embossing Folder and pass through an A4 Xpress die-cutting machine to create the lovely raised pattern. Glue one embossed tag to

each side of the glued block and run an Artiste Chocolate Dye Ink Pad around the edges and over the raised areas of both embossed tags and the stack. Gently rub over with sandpaper to complete the ageing effect. Cover with two coats of Anitas Gloss Varnish, making sure the gloss is allowed to dry fully between coats. When dry, re-thread the metal ring through the holes.

Ink ing and embossinggives an aged feel

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When dry, turn each die-cut diamond over and paint the reverse of the acetate in the

same colour and again leave to dry for 3O minutes. TIP Mix different colours of glass paints together in an Artiste Petal Mixing Palette to create unique tones for the acetate diamonds.

Using an embossing pen, pierce the top of each diamond and also the bottom if there

is a hanging diamond below, then hang each with white or clear thread. Hang from a dowel rod.

Arrange the layout of the diamonds on a sheet of plain paper. Paint

one side of each diamond using Artiste Aquaglass Glass Paints then replace back down in its position. Leave the diamonds to dry for 3O minutes or until touch-dry.

Die cut a variety of diamonds from an acetate sheet using an Xcut Nesting

Diamonds Large Dies set. TIP To die cut acetate, use a sandwich of base plate, metal shim and cutting pad. Run through the die-cutting machine three times on setting 5.5.

Apply Aquaglass lead strips along the edges of the diamonds to outline the shape. Peel off the adhesive on the lead and fx as close to the edges as possible. Mitre the ends of

the lead strips to make sure the points meet neatly on the diamonds, trimming with scissors.

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The November Goody Bag is out now! This months crafty bundle includes Bare Basics items, stickers, deco sheets and more ideal for using on a whole range of projects.

Mini storage jars and pincushionThese cute storage containers can be adapted to ft any jar with a screw lid. Simply wrap the jar with Papier Patch deco sheets, attached using dilute PVA glue. Add circles of canvas cut larger than the lids, tied with twine. To make the pincushion, cover half a small polystyrene ball with canvas and glue in an upturned lid.

4 U canvas cardDont forget those winter birthdays, or just to say... cards with this fabulous textured card. Emboss pieces of canvas in wicker and polka dot embossing folders then build layers of

papers and canvas on a large kraft card blank, topping with a bunting fag. Add die-cut leaves, burlap blooms and trimmed cork numbers, with bows made from leftover canvas threads.

Christmas pud tag bookA seasonal little notebook or a bunch of tags - the choice is yours! Emboss a kraft card circle tag using a cable knit folder then attach with a partial circle of white cardstock to a couple of white circle tags. Add two-tone die-cut holly leaves with red buttons and a twine bow.

Envelope cardUsing an envelope as a card base is a simple way to create intrigue on a card. Line the inside of the envelope with Capsule papers and attach the assembled Anitas decoupage to the inside. Decorate the outside with additional

decoupage images and rub-on letters and attach to a pink cardstock card blank.

Blue bunting cardThis unusual card uses the swallowtail kraft bunting as an original card blank. Adhere two fags together and mat with blue embossed cardstock, adding a strip of frayed canvas. Make a rosette from pleated squares of deco sheets, tie in the centre then arrange the layers.

To-do fridge magnet Make sure you never miss your to-do list with this eye-catching magnetic fower. Paint the wooden fower and the burlap blooms with dusty rose and rose pink acrylic paints. Write to do on a tag using the rub-on letters then assemble the fridge magnet using a button for the centre with magnetic strips on the back.

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Decorative bo k bindingCreate a link-stitched journal with this step-by-step guide

The ancient craft of book binding is an art that looks pretty spectacular but actually is not very dif cult to do. With a little practice it is easy to get a fantastic spine on a notebook or journal that will not only look impressive, but is functional too. If you are on the lookout for a fun craft project or a quick way of making a personal gift for that special stationery or book lover, this could be the perfect project for you.

Creating a text block and the books coversSeparate the paper for the internal pages into groups of 4-6 pages each. Using a bone

folder, fold each group of pages neatly in half to form the signatures. Make 12 of these for the sewing pattern shown.

Now its time to form the front and back covers. Cut two pieces from the book board

and trim to the same size as the folded signatures. Choose a decorative paper from a Santoro Paper Pack for the outside of the cover and trim to size, leaving at least 15mm around each edge. The decorative paper for the insides, meanwhile, should be trimmed to the same size of the board minus 5mm all the way round.

Apply an even layer of Anita's Tacky Glue to one side of the cover board and then rmly

press it into the centre of one of the outside papers. Turn it over and, working from the centre outwards, smooth out any bumps. Repeat for the other board and allow to dry.

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Once dry, carefully trim each corner as shown to create a neat, mitred edge.

Starting with a long edge, spread an even layer of glue on the back of the paper overhanging the book board. Fold the paper over the board to cover the edge and frmly press the glued edge until it holds with no slipping. Repeat on the opposite long edge and then allow to dry. Meanwhile, repeat for the other cover board. Its important to do opposite sides frst, and allow to dry underneath a weight, so the boards dont warp. Once dry, repeat with the short edges, carefully tucking in any overhang at the corners. When the edges have dried, spread a thin, even layer of glue to the back of the inside paper and carefully apply it to the inside of the cover board. As with the outside, work from the centre outwards, smoothing any bubbles or wrinkles, and frmly sealing the edges to lock neatly with the folded edges of the outside cover paper. Repeat with the other cover and allow to dry thoroughly under a heavy weight.

Piercing the pagesMake a piercing template using a scrap piece of heavy paper or cardstock. It should

be the same height as the signatures and 8-1Ocm wide. Fold neatly in half then use a ruler and pencil

to mark sewing stations along the inside-folded edge. For this project, where the book is 13cm tall, the template has been marked from the top and bottom at: 6mm, 6mm, 12mm, 6mm, 12mm, 6mm. These measurements can be scaled to size for any book, but make sure there is a total of 12 stations for the pattern to work. Once happy with the position of the stations, punch a hole through each with an awl.

Open one of the folded signatures, pressing the template frmly into the inside crease

and making sure the top and bottom edges line up precisely. Then, using the awl, punch a hole through the signature at each of the marked stations. When the signature is refolded, the punched holes should be visible on the outside-folded edge. Repeat with each signature.

On the front cover board, lightly mark a straight line offset a little from the left long

edge. Its a good idea to make this line the same distance as the frst sewing station; offset 6mm. Mark this line as far in as needed, but it should be at least 5mm to prevent the papers from tearing. Fold the template in half and use this to mark the same 12 sewing stations along the line on the cover.

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SignaturesIndividual sections of folded pages are called signatures; these are stitched together to make the book.

StationHoles for the needle and thread to pass through.

Text blockA text block is formed from a collection of signatures; this project uses 12.

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YOU WILL NEEDAllow the fnished covers to dry overnight to prevent

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Pierce through with the awl. Repeat on the right edge of the back cover.

Sewing the book togetherCut a piece of thread about a metre in length and thread the needle. Start

working from back to front by holding the back cover of the book and the last signature of the text block together. Dont worry if there isnt enough thread to sew the entire book if there is insuffcient thread, simply attach a new length with a square knot on the inside of the current signature and continue.

Attaching the back cover: insert the needle, from the inside to the outside

of the signature, through station 1. Pull the thread through the station, leaving a tail of 6-8cm. Next, wrapping the thread around the edge of the cover, insert the needle from the back to the front in station 1 of the cover only. Bring the thread between the signature and the cover and sew through the same hole in the cover a second time, then back between. This makes a double-threaded wrap around the edge of the cover, where the needle will be on the outside between the

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into the signature at station 1, from the outside to the inside.

Pass the needle through the signature (inside to outside) at station 2. Again,

wrap the thread around the edge of the cover and sew from the outside to the inside of the matching station on the back cover only, pass the needle and thread between the signature and the cover, and repeat for a double-threaded wrap, and pass the needle back into the signature at station 2. Continue this process for the remaining ten sewing stations, ending with the needle on the inside of the signature at station 12.

Sewing the text block: Sew a running stitch from station 12 to station 1 (out

at 11, in at 1O, out at 9, and so on) through the signature only, using the same sewing stations as for the back cover. This makes fve long stitches on the outside of the signature with the needle on the outside at station 1.

Hold the next signature (from the back of the text block) frmly against the one

just sewn. Insert the needle, outside to inside, through station 1 of the next signature, and bring it back out at station 2. Pass the needle under the long stitch visible on the previous signature from top to bottom, and then enter the new signature at station 3. This is the frst link stitch. Now, bring the needle out at station 4, link with the long stitch below and enter the new signature at station 5. Bring the needle out at station 6, but this time do not link: instead simply enter again at station 7, leaving a long stitch on the outside between 6 and 7. Finish sewing through station 12, creating two more link stitches between stations 8-9 and 1O-11. This will result in the needle outside station 12.

Before attaching the next signature, craft a kettle stitch to bind the

signatures more at the end. Bring the needle around the joining stitch between the previous signature and the cover, leaving a loop. On the outside of the spine, pass the needle through the loop, from inside to outside, and pull snug.

Attach the next signature in the same way as before, but this time beginning

at station 12. Enter at 12, come back out at 11. Work a link stitch by passing the needle over the link stitch below and coming back up under the thread of the leftmost side, enter the signature at station 1O. Repeat between stations 9-8. Work a long stitch between 7-6. Finish

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sewing to station 1 with link stitches as before. End with a kettle stitch around the joining stitch of the previous signature. Continue adding signatures in this manner. Remember, when working from left to right (station 1 to station 12), the needle should pass under the previous stitch from top to bottom. When working right to left (station 12 to station 1) the needle should pass over the previous stitch and then come under from bottom to top.

Gathering long stitches: To gather the long stitches together in groups, every fourth

row is modifed slightly between stations 6 and 7. Before re-entering the signature at the end of the long stitch, pass the needle under the three long stitches worked in previous signatures, and over the thread from the current signature, then enter the signature at the next station. Pull the knot created carefully snug in the centre to gather the stitches together, and then continue on.

Attaching the front cover: At the end of the last signature, the needle should be

on the outside of the spine at either station 1 or station 12, depending on how many signatures have been used. Pass the needle from outside to inside through the matching station on the front cover. As with the back cover, wrap the needle around the edge of the cover between the cover and the last signature, and through the same station again,

creating a double-thread wrap. Work a kettle stitch around the joining stitch of the two signatures directly below and then enter the last signature again at the same station. Pull the text block and cover snug, but carefully so as not to break the thread. Bring the needle out at the next station and repeat double wrap the thread around the cover, kettle stitch below and back into the signature all the way to the last signature, resulting in the needle inside the signature.

To fnish the book, tie a square knot securely around the long stitch immediately next to

where the needle has entered the signature. Trim the tail. Back at station 1, in the frst signature sewn, use the tail left to tie another square knot in the same way, and trim the tail. Stamp a title on paper, trim to ft and insert in a Santoro metal frame. Attach to the front cover and youve fnished!

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Japanese four-hole or 'stab' binding

You will need:Ruler, Heavy needle, Scissors, Awl, Santoro Baker's Twine, Two sheets of Santoro Patterned Paper, Plain Paper for the book pages

Mark four sewing stations on the back of a cover

paper, 1Omm from the edges. The stations will be 1, 2, 3 and 4 from left to right. Pierce each station. Use the cover as a template to pierce the pages and the back cover.

Thread the needle with twine. Pass the needle

through station 2, back to front. Wrap thread round the spine. Pass through station 2, back to front. Pass through station 1, front to back. Wrap around the spine, and pass through station 1, front to back. Wrap around the head of the book, and through station 1.

Come up station 2 then down station 3. Wrap round

the spine, and pass through station 3. Thread through station 4, wrap round the spine and through station 4. Wrap round the edge of the book and through station 4.

To fnish, pass the needle through station 3. Tie the

end of the thread and the tail from the beginning and trim excess.

Looking for a simpler approach to stitching? Try this technique

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Wodland card set Combine gentle autumnal shades with stamping and die-cuts to create pretty and versatile notelets

Getting value for money is important when buying craft supplies and, in my opinion, you certainly get that with the Creativity Essentials stamp sets. There are lots of pieces in each pack, making them really versatile. Create a complete scene or add a fnishing touch using smaller elements. Here, I used part of a larger image with basic masking techniques to create different effects with the same stamp. Ive kept the cards simple, using stamps and dyes with a limited colour palette to create elegant woodland designs.

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