Issue 88 of PaperCrafter magazine is out now! Whether you’re yet to start your Christmas crafting or you’re already in full swing, this issue is a must-have for festive inspiration. We have a host of great Christmas card ideas that you won’t want to miss, and a few other ingenious projects! Plus we’ve got a selection of bumper giveaways for you to win, worth a total of £1,500!
This month we’re bringing you not one, but two free gifts! The first is a lovely set of festive dies, including a cute Christmas tree and a snowflake. These intricate designs are ideal for cards as well as a range of other papercraft projects – you’ll find lots of inspiration inside the mag! The second gift is a fabulous Colour Until Calm art therapy book! Enjoy 30 beautiful designs ready for you to colour – perfect for relaxing during the busy Christmas season.
If it’s Christmas card ideas you’re after, you’re spoiled for choice with this issue. You’ll love our gallery of greetings made from the brand new Nordic Christmas range from Crafter’s Companion. Or if you’re stretched for time, why not try our cute three-step penguin card or 30-minute shaker card?
There are lots of beautiful new papercraft ranges out this season that you won’t want to miss. We try out the new Season’s Greetings collection from Hunkydory, Joanna Sheen’s latest Christmas dies and some adorable stamps from Hot off the Press. Plus, we take First Edition’s brand new Twin Markers out for a spin and take a look at WOW! Embossing’s latest shades of embossing glitter. We’re sure some of these exciting products will be appearing on your Christmas list!
Every issue, we feature a range of masterclasses to help you learn new skills. This month our experts show you how to create a vintage crackle effect, how to use Mod Podge and how to create present toppers. You’ll also love our step-by-step photo guide to creating a cute house-shaped gift box – ideal for festive treats. And if that’s not enough, take a look at this amazing paper Christmas tree!
Issue 88 of PaperCrafter is on sale from 23rd Oct – 19th Nov 2015
You can find us in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons, Waitrose, WHSmith and all good newsagents
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