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Our sister mag Crafts Beautiful has just brought out their May issue, and it’s pretty special. The magazine covers a range of crafts including card making and papercraft, but also sewing,...
BBC’s treasured celebrity dance show, Strictly Come Dancing has hit our screens for the 17th season and boy do they know how to put on a performance? In true Strictly style, we’ve rounded up ‘SEVEN’ of some of our most flamboyant makes so you can sashay your way to professional crafter. Okay, there may be less fake tans and trumpets, but we’re certainly not scrimping on the glitz and glamour. Keeeeeep crafting!
1. Time to party
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Prepare to party with this show-stopping project. Framing sentiments with die-cut apertures is a simple way to make sure your messages stand out from the rest.
2. Starstruck
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Use these free star templates to achieve this star-studded card. Round up your stash of distress inks or watercolour paints, then get blending for eye-catching results.
3. Dancing under the stars
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Craft this ombré accessory and let your guests in for a smashing surprise! This star piñata is sure to make a fabulous centerpiece, but why not change up the shape and opt for a disco ball?
4. Metallic moves
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Make your cards shine and sparkle with this simple how-to and Corinne Bradd’s quickstep… sorry, we meant quick step-by-step.
5. On pointe
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Colette Smith’s magical project is a perfect option for the budding ballerina! Why not give it a whirl and gift it to the tiny dancer in your life?
6. Disco ball
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Party on with this delightful design, full of colour and fiesta whimsy. Featuring playful prints and metallic accents, this greeting will get you toe-tapping in no time.
7. Shake it!
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Shaker cards are unbelievably fun and crafting one of these is a great excuse to dip into your never-ending stash of sequins, die-cut toppers and glitters.
Perhaps you’re a Great British Bake Off fan… click here to craft our top baking inspired cards!
Our sister mag Crafts Beautiful has just brought out their May issue, and it’s pretty special. The magazine covers a range of crafts including card making and papercraft, but also sewing,...
It’s time to grab your coat and hit the shops, because issue 81 of PaperCrafter is out now! It’s brimming with crafty projects for you to try from our simple 3...
This issue of PaperCrafter really has something for everyone to enjoy. As always you’ll find plenty of inspiring ideas to keep your crafty hands busy, all for the bargain price of...