PaperCraft Inspirations

It’s been such a pleasure crafting with you all over the last 200 issues. We’ve filled our final issue with ideas for using photos in your makes (p26, p82), magic envelopes that are actually cards (p8) and a bumper occasions section (p49) with plenty of fun options for your lucky valentine or much-loved pal. We hope you like bringing the inside of your card to the front with our clever Inside out card masterclass (p17). There are so many possibilities with this technique, as with all papercraft – look out for more great ideas in Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine. Happy crafting!…

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Shopping List Basic card kit and your hanging laser-cut shapes, plus * 12x12in paper pad – Pink Paislee Horizon, from Scrapbook * Dovecraft Fairytales Glitter Pots, from Trimcraft stockists * Wow embossing powders – Spring Breeze Embossing Glitter, Raspberry Coulis Embossing Glitter, from Hunkydory * White, kraft and silver card * Alcohol marker pens * Metallic pen * Distress Ink – Tumbled Glass and Spiced Marmalade * Versamark ink pen * Ranger Glossy Accents * Nail caviar or tiny beads * Nesting circle dies * Nesting rectangle dies * Cloud die * Sun die * Scalloped border punch or die * Vellum * Acetate * Washi tape * Paper doily * Invisible thread or clear thread * 1.5cm magnet * Sequins * Beads * Adhesive gems * Ribbon * Buttons…

Impress your friends with this clever design – on first glance it looks like an envelope, but open it up and you’ll soon discover it’s a card that’s full of exciting surprises! It’s easy to create the basic envelope shape following the steps on page 10 – the instructions can be adapted to change the dimensions so you can easily make different-sized cards. Kat’s cards are ideal for adding interactive elements, like pockets, removable tags, mini envelopes and even shakers, so you can vary the surprises inside. You can leave the outside of the envelope card blank, or decorate it with a hint of what’s to come. We made a sweet band to go around ours, which looks pretty and holds the envelope shut, too! Shopping list Basic card kit,…

Janice Whymark Q What did you think about this project? A This style of card is very adaptable for all occasions, and can be made square, or oblong like Sally’s card! I chose to make a square birthday card, with a pocket from two lacy corners. I made a coordinating envelope for the centre, to hide a gift of money. This would be a great idea for a wedding card! Q Do you have any tips for this project? A You can decorate the outside of the envelope to match the card, and place this inside another envelope, or leave the outside plain and write the address on the back – posting it like it is! Sally Sears Q Tell us about your beautiful cards! A This is a lovely…

Infusible inks Infusible inks are a revolutionary new technology from Cricut, delivering professional-quality transfers that become permanently infused into your base material. No flaking, no peeling, no cracking or wrinkling – ever! Create custom t-shirts with powerful pops of colour and coasters so lively they leap off the tables. Simply design your pattern (or die-cut your design), and iron on! Use with the Cricut EasyPress for best results. Cricut Infusible Inks, from £13 each at Hobbycraft TOP IT OFF Perfect for that personal keepsake, or little something special, the Ambassador Box die set from Tonic Studios lets you create a classic looking gift box with an impressive range of headpieces. With multiple verso edges and three different sentiments to pick from, you’ll be able to use this die for pretty…