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November 2014
Welcome crafters...
What we love
this issue...
When early mornings arrive crisp with the first frosts of

the season, our thoughts turn to cosy winter pastimes to
craft from the comfort of our homes. And here at Crafty HQ,
the project cupboards are full to bursting with great ideas
to get the creative cogs whirring as the evenings draw in.
Keep your Christmas card list up-to-date with Keren
Baker's easy ideas using one paper kit (p11) or try Tracey Daykin-Jones' Noel
cards (p32); they're super easy and professional-looking too. There's also
sensational quilling from ace designer, Diane Boden (p38) and the hot
chocolate set by Helen Fitzjohn is a paper crafting triumph (p46).
We're delighted to be able to commemorate Remembrance Sunday in
The whole family can enjoy our

quick and easy card designs
November and delve into the history behind crafting on the home front (p56).
There are also some Scandi-style goodies for you to enjoy in our
trend-spotter feature (p86). Before I go, don't forget to check out the
2014 Craft Awards (p88) it's the first chance to vote for your favourite
product, shop or personality!
From me and the team, keep on crafting!
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Sarah Crosland, Editor

The crochet blanket is perfect
for baby's first Christmas
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felt wreath (p94) and
has fun with Fimo
buttons (p40)
Your free gift next month
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Contents
NOVEMBER 2014
72
26
REGULARS
7
CARDS & PAPER
FIRST STEPS
11 5 WAYS WITH... NORDIC COLOURS
Raid your workbox bits and bobs and

rustle up a festive ribbon card
19 MAKE ME QUICK
Enjoy our pick of seasonal ideas to do,

see and buy
24 SHADOW BOX
Tricks, tips and handy know-how from

our team of top craft designers
31 SNOW FUN LAYOUT
Share makes and stories with fellow

CB readers
Display your photos using Spellbinders dies

and Marielle Le Blanc's guides
35 WEB WATCH
Combine playful, bright papers with bold

die-cuts to create your very own designs
54 OUR PAPERCRAFT HERO
We take a look at the integral role that crafting

played in the First World War
74 MAKE & SELL

Stitch unique matryoshka-inspired felt creatures to
sell, and nd out how you can craft for charity
STITCH
64 POT HOLDER
Give your kitchen style with our cherry-themed
cross-stitch and patchwork projects
82 RUSTIC WRAPPING
A food enthusiast will love these festive
stitched makes
46 HOT CHOCOLATE SET
Add sparkle to your celebrations and create

Katie Skilton's nature-inspired ideas
CB readers offer their crafty advice
56 CRAFTING ON THE HOME FRONT
32 NOEL WISHES
Explore the wonders of the creative

web with our top picks
122 BEHIND THE CAMERA
Craft entrepreneur Stacey Caron

tells us her story
Make up seasonal motifs from paper and

decorate your home with our project
28 YOUR SPACE
108 REALLY USEFUL CRAFT TIPS
34 A DAY IN THE LIFE
Team charming images and pretty papers

to create perfect wintry scenes
22 ASK THE EXPERTS
Craft legend Corinne Bradd talks all

things yarn this month
PEOPLE & PLACES
Experiment with Scandi themes and

bright colours for gorgeous results
14 INSPIRATION FOR NOVEMBER
68 MY CRAFT SPACE
100
Give a loved one the gift of comfort and

warmth this season with a tasty treat or two
94 MADE BY YOU: FELT WREATH

Create our decorative show-stopper in time
for the festivities
60 DELICATE GREETINGS
Ribbon and lace work wonders with natural
colours to create a set of cards
100 LOG CABIN QUILT

As winter draws in, cosy up with Corinne Bradd's
comfy blanket
66 SEASONAL SHAPES
Use paper piecing and colouring to
create perfectly cute characters
103 POPPY JOURNAL

Gather together your memorabilia and make
Carolyn Letten's enchanting notebook
Stephanie Weightman shares her

current crafty favourites
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LEARN & MAKE
26 DIE-CUTTING MASTERCLASS
Get creative with digital die-cutting and make
cards for Christmas
38 DIANE BODEN QUILLS

Decorate gifts for the festive season with our
tiny quilled winter blooms
42 SARA NAUMANNS MASTERCLASS

Design bright and easy cards with a combination
of festive washi tapes
BROWSE & BUY

17 CRAFT CRUSH
Gingerbread is big news for Christmas 2014:

we take a look at our fave buys
86 WE LOVE: SCANDI
Find out how you can incorporate this popular
trend with our handy guide
MIXED MEDIA
40 BUTTONED UP
78 TEALIGHT HOLDERS
Add a new lease of life to a mantelpiece
or coffee table with colourful candles
106 CANDLE SCONCE

Paint and punch away to create Jill Alblas'
decorated home dcor
KNITTING
84 BABY BLANKET
Blue hues and warm colours team together
to create a stunning crochet throw
JEWELLERY
53 BEADED SNOWFLAKE
Add sparkle to your Christmas
tree with a beautiful decoration
BAKE & CRAFT

98 ROYAL COOKIES
98
Freebies & Prizes
8
Learn how to make your own papercraft

Christmas decs with our quilling and
embossing kit
Brighten up your festive baking by adding

a majestic sugarcraft spin
80 FREEBIES & OFFERS
Have fun with polymer clay and paper to

create a fun gift bundle for kids
There's over 1,460 worth of prizes on offer

this month: enter now!
51 LINO PRINTING
Fancy jazzing up plain fabric? You should
try your hand at this fab technique
72 STAR BURSTS
Use Posca pens to create a gift set featuring
beautifully drawn motifs
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Make it!
First Steps
RAID YOUR WORKBOX BITS AND

BOBS AND RUSTLE UP A FESTIVE
Ribbon card
Craft tip
Tie a knot with wide lime

ribbon and narrower red
ribbon to add an
interesting textured
feel to the card
Simply cover a shop-bought blank with your

favourite patterned papers to make this
cheery card. Double-sided tape is your best
friend here; strips attached in lines on the
edge of the triangle will provide a secure
base for the ribbons. Start with a length of
red fixed horizontally along the bottom edge
of the triangle, securing the ends at the back.
Continue adding ribbons up the triangle to the

top of the tree. Finish with a bow and a star.
SOURCE IT...
For a wide selection of ribbons, Fantastic

Ribbons, 0844 800 9120, fantasticribbons.com
Christmas papers from branches of the Range,
0845 026 7598, therange.co.uk
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How to use your
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LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS

DECS WITH OUR QUILLING AND EMBOSSING KIT
WHAT
YOU NEED
Your FREE quilling

and embossing kit
Card: patterned, blue;
foil, gold; white,
green, black
Gift box
Bobby pins
Straw, thin, green
Adhesives: glue, PVA;
tape, double-sided
Mistletoe
Cover a green card blank with a layer of

gold foil using double-sided tape, then mount a
section of smaller white card over the panel.
Split a straw in half lengthways, cut and fix to
the front.
To make a mistletoe leaf, roll two strips
together using the quilling tool. Remove from
the pronged end. Unravel slightly before
pinching into a point at one end and doming
into a shallow bowl shape. Create six more in
the same way.
Stick the mistletoe pieces onto the blank
using PVA glue. Create four white berries by
rolling two half-length strips, 2mm wide,
then dome and secure to the leaves. Place
three coloured gems to the top and bottom
corners of the card, then write 'Mistletoe' at
the bottom.
Poinsettia box
Split red and green strips in half

lengthways and cut to half-size strips. Roll
each into a tight coil and allow them to uncurl
in the largest oval shape. Seal the ends and
leave to dry. Remove the shape and nip to a
point at one end. Repeat until you have ten red
quills and four green ones. Make three sprigs
by gently rolling six short green lengths and
sticking two side-by-side. Glue the green petals
and sprigs to the middle of a box lid as shown.
Fix five red quills into a flower shape using
double-sided tape. Create a second set, then
stick it to the first. Fringe yellow quilling paper,
5cm, by making tiny incisions along the length
of the strip and rolling tight. Place to the centre
of the flower. Add a couple of loosely curled
red tendrils to the lid, then place it onto the
box to finish.
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Wreath
Split green quilling strips in half lengthways, then roll one
tightly using the tool. Allow it to uncurl slightly into a teardrop
shape on the board before gluing the end. Hold the leaf in
place by pressing bobby pins against it and into the foam
base of the board to dry.
Remove the shape and nip to a point at one side. Repeat
until you have a large amount of coils. Arrange them into a
two-layered circle using double-sided tape. Dot a few red
berries made from half-length rolled strips to the front. CB
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5 ways with... NORDIC COLOURS

WHAT YOU NEED
Stamps, Papermania: Magical

Christmas; Christmas Icons;
Reindeer; Merry Christmas,
102mm square; 203mm square
Papers: Lawn Fawn, Lets Polka;
Petite; Hello Sunshine; Basic
Grey, Fresh Cut; Highline
Notecards, mermaid, Lawn Fawn
Cardstock: white, light blue
Pen, gel, white
Embossing powder: seafoam
white, pink
Ink, pigment, white
Pearls, mini, self-adhesive
Punch, corner rounder
Foam pads, 3-D
Magical Christmas
Make a card blank, 12cm x 13cm,
from white. Add smaller matts of
different colours: dark green paper,
followed by light blue cardstock, then pink
paper. Cover the Magical Christmas
stamp with white ink and press, then add
white embossing powder. Heat to set.
Stamp and emboss a deer onto pink
spotted paper. Trim closely around it,
draw an outline in white, then add to the
card using 3-D foam pads. Draw faux
stitching around the edges of the blue
cardstock and nish with mini pearls
dotted around the words.
A sprinkling of snow
Whilst glitter can look pretty and add plenty of sparkle to your
cards, it's not always fun for the recipient who gets an
avalanche of the stuff as they open your greeting. Instead, the
use of white embossing powder is a great way to achieve a
frosty, lightly shimmering look and with zero mess! For a
metallic sheen, why not try silver or gold embossing?
Sock Tree
Create a top-fold card blank, 9cm x 12.5cm, using spotted notecards.
Add a smaller matt of green patterned paper. Trim a triangle of light blue
cardstock and draw a dashed white line around the edge.
Stamp nine stockings onto different patterned papers, apply white
embossing powder, then heat to set. Cut out a star and tree stump from
dark green paper and add above and below the blue triangle. Trim the
stockings and adhere using 3-D foam pads. Stamp a star, heat emboss
and cut out. Stick to the top of the tree with a 3-D foam pad and nish
with a pearl.
Sleigh Bells
Create a white card blank, 11.5cm x 15.5cm. Add a smaller matt of
pink spotted paper, followed by a blue paper panel embellished with a
pink paper strip, in the centre of the card.
Adhere a strip of green patterned paper and attach at an angle. Trim
the edges so theyre ush with the sides of the card, then draw small
dashes along the top and bottom in white.
Stamp and white emboss a sleigh and reindeers onto the panel,
then apply a smattering of pearls around the image. Adhere a thin strip
of blue cardstock to the left edge and add faux stitches to nish.
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Love Birds
Adhere a slightly smaller matt of blue patterned
paper to a white card blank, 10.5cm square. Trim green
patterned paper, 7.5cm square, and stick to a larger matt
of white cardstock.
Stamp a wreath onto the centre of the green panel,
then emboss with white. Print the image again onto pink
paper, emboss with white and cut out the bow. Layer
onto the previously stamped image.
Press lovebirds onto pink paper and white emboss.
Trim and add to the card using 3-D foam pads. Add little
pearls around the wreath, then mount the whole panel
onto the card base using 3-D foam pads.
INTRODUCE ONE OR TWO UNEXPECTED

COLOURS TO GIVE A MODERN LOOK TO YOUR
CHRISTMAS CARDS THE WARM PINK I'VE
USED IS SIMILAR TO RED, BUT DIFFERENT
ENOUGH TO LIVEN THINGS UP
Keren Baker, Designer
Craft tip
Mix and match a
variety of patterned
papers to add a
fun touch to
your cards
Merry Little Christmas

Apply a smaller matt of green paper to a
top-fold white card blank, 11.5cm x 14.5cm.
Adhere a strip of dotted pink paper across the
width. Add a square of light blue cardstock
towards the left, then draw faux stitches
around the edges using a white gel pen.
Repeat with a rectangle of pink patterned
paper, and adhere to the right. Stamp 'Merry
Little Christmas To You' onto the pink panel
and emboss with white powder. Embellish
with white, blue and pink pearls. CB
SOURCE IT...
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01384 221554, macrafts.com
Lawn Fawn products, My Mum's Craft Shop,
01305 459131, mymumscraftshop.co.uk
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(Frances Lincoln, 14.99). This
delightful pattern resource is packed
with over 15 animal-inspired designs
that are as enjoyable to make as
they are to wear. Dress your little
one in a roaring lion coat or make
ngerless mittens from felt!
ANIMAL MAGIC
Welcome to Moonbeam Meadow by Crafters

Companion, an enchanting cast of whimsical
characters which feature in two new
collections called Christmas and Everyday.
Each range includes six unmounted
rubber stamp sets and a CD. These
super-sweet characters are sure to
make perfect cards and papercrafts
for any special occasion. Visit,
crafterscompanion.co.uk for
local stockists.
Deck the Halls

Here at CB, we like nothing
better than a little hand
crafted style in our Christmas
decorating themes, and these
dainty ceramic decs have caught our
eye. Made in the UK, this colourful set
will add an authentic crafted feel to the
festivities. For further details, visit
stockwellceramics.co.uk
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CRAFT & CREATE

FLOWER POWER
Popular designer, Julie Dodsworth has teamed up with

oristry specialists, Country Baskets to launch a
bespoke range of silk owers. With 40 life-like oral
designs including hydrangeas, roses and peonies, you'll
be able to add colour and vitality to your home whatever
the season. countrybaskets.co.uk
Jolly Holly
Green Scene
Here's a bright idea to keep the
kids entertained - a Paint Your
Own Christmas Tree from
Letterfest. This fun kit is made
from sustainable paper pulp and
the 3-D tree folds easily into
shape, ready to be painted. And
the best part? No pine needles
on the carpet! Available in
two sizes, 67cm high x 50cm
wide or 140cm high x 110cm
wide, priced 40. Letterfest,
01271 861825, letterfest.com
Finding an attractive storage solution is essential for

home baking, especially if you're entertaining family
on Christmas Day. These retro stacking tins are a set
of three, so there's plenty of room for mince pies
and other teatime goodies too. Priced 15 for three,
The Contemporary Home, 02392 469400, tch.net
CB
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event, and visitors can learn how to

create handmade cards and decorations
6th-9th November Experience the magic to add some festive cheer to the home.
of the festive season and visit Hobbycrafts Ticket hotline, 01425 277988,
at the NEC, Birmingham; a crafting highlight ichfevents.co.uk.
that offers a treasure trove of gifts and
2nd November Papercrafts @ Biggin
treats. A schedule of fantastic workshops
Hill, Darwin Sports Centre, Jail Lane,
and demos will take place throughout the
Biggin Hill. Discover hot new products,
trends and techniques in the run up to
Christmas. Admission 3.50 at the
door, 10am-4pm. Further details,
sincerely-yours-shows.info
20th-23rd November The Festive Gift
Fair, NEC, Birmingham. You'll nd
everything you need for the perfect
Christmas at this annual shopping fest.
www.festivegiftfair.co.uk
Pssst ...
Just what every crafter needs - a way to sit
and create all day without any spillages! The
Lapdog is just the job if you like crafting while
watching telly, travelling to workshops or
when youre on holiday. The lightweight
moulded tray sits on a comfy cushion and has
plenty of storage compartments for all your
essential tools. The Lapdog is available from
November, priced 79.99, with added extras
including a reversible A4/A5 workboard. For
more information, visit lapdogtray.co.uk
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Mince pie sticks are all

the rage, so we couldn't
resist sharing these
adorable designs.
Priced 2.99 per pack,
0845 680 2975,
gingerray.co.uk
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Read The Gingerbread Man by

Lesley Sims (Usborne Children's
Books, 4.99) to little ones this
Christmas. Visit usborne.com for
more children's classics.
Crush
WE SAY THAT GINGERBREAD

IS BIG NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS 2014
Mixing two tasty motifs

in one, these paper straws will add a
whimsical touch to a festive get-together
alternatively, use them in your papercrafting!
Priced 2.99 for 25, 0845 643 1550,
easyfloristsupplies.co.uk
tch.net
Lay freshly baked

gingerbread men in a
stitched fabric basket made
from this wonderfully
fun print. Visit
spoonflower.com for more.
Stitch your own gingerbread

decorations from felt with this
marvellous how-to kit. Priced
2.69, 01908 227001,
onestopcraftshop.com
Isn't this vintage-inspired ribbon

beautiful? Use it to wrap presents, or let it
add a flourish to your Christmas crafting.
Priced 1 per metre, 01258 455889,
craftyribbons.com
Paint or decoupage these festive blanks,
then hang them proudly from your
Christmas tree this year. Priced 4.29 for
ten, 01342 843843, artcuts.co.uk
Bake American-inspired
gingerbread whoopie pies with this
fab kit. The packaging even
features mini felt gingerbread men
our crafty fingertips are tingling!
Priced 4.99, 01252 342999,
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
ROBIN BOX
Make an A5 silver blank. Matt white glitter

card, 12cm x 15cm, onto rich plum, then
add distress glitter to the white. Stick to
the base card using foam tape.
Matt an owl topper onto purple, then
secure to the glitter card. Add the 3-D
elements to the image using gel glue.
Stick a small 'Merry Christmas' sentiment to
purple and cut out.
Cut a 13cm purple border and x
patterned paper onto it, then stick to the
bottom of the card using foam tape. Add
the sentiment to the bottom corner to nish.
Cut white card, 29.6cm square. Mark at

the top and a side, 14.8cm in. Place a
mark at 15cm on a score board. Score
on the 11cm and 19cm lines, then score the
other side using the same measurements.
Make a 1cm tab on both sides of the
top-centre box and the bottom-centre
one. Snip around the tabs that are in all
four outer boxes, leaving them attached to the
centre panel, then cut up the other straight
line on the left and right sides to remove the
excess corner card. Create a notch at both
ends, then crease the folds and x to the
inner box sides.
Stick four Margaret Tarrant images
onto antique gold panels, 7.3cm x
10.4cm, then mount onto the box. Score
2cm in from the edge on all four sides of a
12.3cm square. Crease the folds and cut
notches into the corner tabs. Glue the corners
to create a lid. Stick a robin to the top using
foam pads.
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CHRISTMAS TOGETHER
Make an A5 blank from metallic gold card.
Add two snowake borders, 3cm x 12cm,
along the top and bottom of white pearl
card, 12cm x 19cm, then mount onto gold mirri
and attach to the blank.
Add a topper onto gold antique card, then
x to the front using foam tape. Cut an
owl circle embellishment and add it to the
bottom of the topper, then stick a sentiment
underneath. Add distress stickles to an owl
embellishment and glue to the corner. CB
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Craft tip
GIFT TAG
Don't want 3-D
images? Save the

Cut metallic
papers to create more
silver card,
cards from this
7cm x 13cm.
collection
Mark 2cm from the top
corners and 3cm down to
create triangles, then cut them
off. Punch a hole at the top of the tag, then
loop a length of red ribbon through the hole.
Cut a snowman image, 6cm x 10cm.
Trim the corners off the top edges to
mirror the main tag. Matt the topper onto
white card before securing to the front using
foam tape. Add a 'Merry Christmas' sentiment
above the image to nish.
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PRESENT AN ENTIRE CHRISTMAS

GIFT SET USING THESE LOVELY
NOSTALGIC DESIGNS
Joanna Sheen, Designer
SOURCE IT...
All materials used for this project
are available from Joanna Sheen,
01626 872405, joannasheen.com
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Can you suggest a

suitable die collection
that I can use for
making batch
Christmas
cards this year?
PETE HUGHES
Creative designer for Sizzix and a
talented card and papercrafter,
sizzix.co.uk
SUZIE CANDLIN
Is the European Trainer for Cricut. Suzie
loves the challenge of creating projects
combining a variety of techniques
and resources
CORINNE BRADD
CBs very own in-house designer,
author and multi-talented crafter
RICHARD PHILLIPS
Founder and co-owner of The Soap
Kitchen in Devon, a one-stop-shop
for materials and inspiration.
soapkitchen.co.uk
PETE SAYS Die-cutting is the way to go if you are

making cards, and with Sizzix Bigz dies you can
cut multiple shapes with a single pass through
the machine. There are also six separate Sizzix
collections to choose from with a festive theme,
from the ultra contemporary designs by Debi
Potter and Paula Pascual to the more traditional

designs by Basic Grey. The eagerly anticipated
Tim Holtz Christmas collection is not to be
missed either if you have a shabby chic theme
in mind for this year.
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CRAFT CLINIC
Learn & Make
I enjoy all sorts of crafts and

work with cardstock to cork,
foam and even fabric. Which
of the Sizzix dies are best for
dual usage?
PETE SAYS... For working with a wide selection of
materials, opt for Sizzix Bigz dies. They are the perfect
choice for any form of papercrafting, home dcor,
appliqu and quilting. The sturdy dies can cut through
the thinnest tissue paper to mount board, textiles,
leather, shrink plastic, acetates, foam, and balsa wood.
In fact just about anything you can cut with scissors!
What is the easiest way to remove handmade soap

from moulds?
RICHARD SAYS... Firstly, always leave the melt & pour soap to cool completely in a slightly
under filled mould; this will ensure theres a gap beneath the soap when you turn it over.
Press the top of the mould gently and the soap should release. Some soap base is softer
and tends to flex in the mould making it harder to remove, if this is the case place it in the
fridge or freezer for a short while. Finally, it can help to grease the mould with a light
coating of natural oil or petroleum jelly; dont overdo it though, as any residue can spoil
the finish of your soap.
I want to make some quick and easy Christmas

decorations that I can use at home or sell at
craft fairs, any suggestions?
Im always looking for ways to store

my charm packs so I can take them
to quilting classes, can you suggest
any handy storage solutions?
CORINNE SAYS... For quilters, crafters and anyone who
loves working with a variety of fabrics, storage is an
important consideration. For those occasions when
I need to transport my fabrics I use a Fat Quarter Bag
by Sew Easy. This highly functional carry-all has a seethrough lid and strong supporting handles. The mini
version is very handy and includes compartments for
needlework tools as well. Its ideal for anyone starting
on a new quilting or sewing project where the fabrics
can be kept safely in one place. Find local stockists at
groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk
SUZIE SAYS... Red and white felt stabilised with fabric stiffener makes a great starting point for
creating die-cut projects that are perfect for Christmas decorations. And if you are lucky
enough to own a Cricut Explore with its free online Design Space software, why not let
technology do the hard work for you? Simply hook up your home PC to the Explore to access
a wealth of Christmas motifs that are perfect for cards, gifts and accessories. Then, it is just
a case of fitting the Explore with a deep cut housing blade which will slice through felt easily.
How do you make the whipped

topping on cupcake soaps?
RICHARD SAYS... You can create a soft icing by whipping
a soap base often commonly known as ice cream soap

or foaming bath butter (its proper name being Crystal
OPC, made by Stephensons in the UK). It is a soft base
which when melted can be whipped up in a bowl with
an ordinary electric whisk and piped onto cupcake
soaps just like a butter icing. Its also possible to whip
white or coloured soap base. Melt it first until it is a
watery consistency, then whisk and as soon as it
becomes creamy, spoon it onto your cupcake. This
method is not easy to shape as the soap cools very
quickly, but it does set solid and resembles a genuine
sugar-icing.
COMING NEXT MONTH... The Ultimate Pro, Craft Asylum winter designs and tricks with stamping
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MAKE UP WINTRY MOTIFS FROM PAPER AND

DECORATE YOUR HOME WITH KEREN BAKER'S
Shadow BOX
ONCE YOU'VE MADE YOUR CHRISTMAS SCENE, IT'S SOMETHING YOU CAN
BRING OUT YEAR AFTER YEAR FOR SEASONAL HOME DCOR
Keren Baker, Designer
Shadow box_Layout 1 02/10/2014 11:08 Page 2
Papercraft
Make it!
WHAT YOU NEED
Shadow box with
drawer, Graphic 45
Dies, Xcut: Shadow
Box, Woodland;
English Countryside
Borders
Stamp set, Reindeer,
Papermania
Punches: star; mini
star; corner rounder
Paper: spotted,
blue; glitter
Cardstock: white,
assorted colours
Washi tape
Bottle brush trees,
Tim Holtz
Soft Teal Spray
Mist, Prima
Paint, acrylic, white
Ink, Versamark
Embossing
powder, gold
Thread,
embroidery, white
Pearls, adhesive
Adhesives: glitter
glue, crystal; foam
pads, 3-D
Design detail...
Why not add woodland
creatures to the snowy
frontage as well?
SHADOW BOX
Give a shadow box a couple of coats of white
paint and leave to dry completely. Die-cut a
woodland shadow box in white and cut the top
layer in half, positioning it so it protrudes from
the edges of the box. Adhere behind the left and
right side, then add glitter glue to the edges.
Stick spotted paper into the base of the
drawer. Add a piece of curved teal cardstock
to act as a hill, then die-cut trees from green
cardstock to place on top.
Stamp a deer and stars onto the spotted base
and emboss with gold powder. Punch out six stars
from cardstock and glitter paper, then sandwich
white embroidery thread between them in pairs to
create three hanging stars. Attach the tops to the
ceiling of the box, dangling them at different heights.
Die-cut a second layer of the woodland scene,
cut in half and add to the inside of the drawer,
attaching it to the base using 3-D foam pads.
Adhere a plain white tree to the bottom-right of
the inside drawer.
Add adhesive pearls around the bottom-left and
top-right of the shadow box, then a strip of washi
tape at the bottom-right. Create a uid shape from
white cardstock, that is the same width as the box,
to act as a snowy oor to stand more trees on.
CHRISTMAS TREES
Coat a bottle brush tree thoroughly in teal mist.
Cut a second one in half and trim the branches.
Spray teal mist over the bottom half, but leave the
top half white. Allow all three to dry.
Adhere washi tape around the base of the small
teal tree. Add glitter glue to the edges and leave to
dry. Punch lots of tiny stars in different colours of
cardstock and adhere to the mini white tree and
large teal one. Allow to dry completely, then add two
glitter paper stars to the top of the largest one.
Position onto the white snow base to nish. CB
SOURCE IT...
Graphic 45 shadow box, Crab Apple Crafts,
crabapplecrafts.co.uk
Bottle Brush trees, The Stamp Attic,
thestampattic.co.uk
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COLETTE SMITHS
Easy Festive Die-cuts

GET CREATIVE WITH DIGITAL DIE-CUTTING AND MAKE CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS
Digital die-cutting has
revolutionised the world. Its a
fantastic way to create really
professional-looking projects
and also handy for when you
want to make batches of cards
using the same design. Most
digital die-cutting machines
come pre-loaded with a library
of images or free software,
which allows you to access
hundreds of images online. For
this project I have been
experimenting with the Cricut
Explore. The fonts on my
computer are automatically
uploaded with the Cricut Design
Space software. Ive created a
Christmas card using cute
images from the Jolly Holidays
Image Set. The colour theme has
been kept bright and fresh so
the images really pop out. Its a
great way to have a play and get
used to your new machine!
the basic technique

digital die-cutting
You can change the colours of the images on the
Design Space to the colours you want to use. This is
great for giving you an idea of what the finished image
will look like.
If you are making quite a few cards with the same
image, you can set the Explore at the cutting stage to
produce as many as you need; it will fit them onto the
standard 12 x 12 cutting mat.
Cut out several images in one go and store in little clear
bags until ready to use.
Scour the internet for free font sites, download them to
your computer and they will be uploaded to your Design
Space. Why not have a go at designing your own font?
Use good quality PVA glue with a very fine nozzle to
stick images down. This is good for really small fiddly
bits, plus it gives you a little time to move the image
correctly into position.
Save your projects on Design Space to

free up memory on your hard drive
A pair of old tweezers are really useful
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MASTERCLASS
Cards
WHAT YOU NEED

lime, aqua
Card blank, white,
15cm square
Gems, red, clear
Cord, lime
Gel pen, white
Computer
Adhesives
Die-cutting machine,
Cricut Explore
Images, Cricut:
#M3F3EF Snowman;
#M41A29 Winter
Wishes; #M46AED
Swirly Branches (from
Jolly Holidays Image
Set #SE0)
Card: red, brown, white,
Insert the Snowman, Winter Wishes and Swirly

Branches onto your Design Space. Re-size the snowman
to 9cm, the tree to 12cm and the wording to 3.5cm high.
Cut the I, snow and snowman from white, the H, hat,
present and tree in lime, the Ss, arms, back of the
snowman, branches in brown and the rest of the
wording, baubles, bow, hat band and pom-pom in red.
Line up the two Ss, I and H over the matching
letters in the wording, make sure that they are the
correct way up and glue each letter in place. Adhere the
bow and hands to the present and stick to the front of
the snowman. Glue to the brown back with the hat.
Place the branch swirls onto the lime section, apply
glue to the reverse of the branches and stick in place.
Glue the snow and the baubles. Draw large scallops
along the top of aqua card, 13cm x 14cm, then cut. Matt
onto a white top fold blank, 15cm square. Draw simple
snowflakes randomly over aqua with a white gel pen.
Position the tree and the snowman to the right of the
card. Glue the tree and wording, then add the snowman
with foam tape. Tie lime twine around the bottom of the
blank. Finish with a few gems. CB
SOURCE IT...
Cricut Explore and images, Cricut, 0808 101 7032,
uk.cricut.com
to hold little fiddly bits when gluing in place
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Why not send us a pic?
READ & WREATH
I upcycled pages from an old book

into an indoor Christmas wreath.
It turned out larger than I expected
and, though I love it, I may need to
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What have you been

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This month, Julie Hughes gets

creative with spare bed parts.
I decided to make these plaques using the
safety rails of my son's bed: don't panic, he's 21
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A few weeks ago I was on my

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success and got many complim
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passengers. I even had enough
felt to make a pin case!
Wendy Martindale, Wirral
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Hello, I'm a crafter who loves to create bright folk makes. These London and
camping scene cushions are made using tiny pieces of fabric that I've layered
and fixed to a panel. I love the end result!
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DISPLAY YOUR PHOTOS USING SPELLBINDERS

DIES AND MARIELLE LE BLANCS
Snow fun LAYOUT
Craft tip
Always use a good

quality paper trimmer
for precision cutting
card into squares
and rectangles
WHAT YOU NEED

Spellbinders products:
Die-cutting machine,
Grand Calibur
Dies: 2013 Snowflake
Pendant S5-185;
Snowflake View S6-015
Other products:
Paper, Merry Little Christmas,
Fancy Pants Designs,

12 x 12
Card, ivory, white
Decorative tags
Embellishments:
enamel dots; word
sticker; button; staples
Adhesives
MAKING THE LAYOUT

To create a base for your scrapbook page,
trim ivory cardstock, 30cm square, then adhere
to a sheet of dark brown cardstock.
Create the layers by cutting the following paper

to size: red, 12.5cm x 16.5cm; oral, 10cm x 12.5cm;
chevron, 12cm x 19cm; polka dot, 5cm x 29cm;
stripes, 2cm x 25.5cm. Trim the dark brown
cardstock,13.5cm x 18.5cm. Adhere to the base
layout, building up the layers as shown.
Take the Snowake View die, place in the
Grand Calibur machine, cut and emboss #3 (#1
being the smallest) from white cardstock. Fix
over the paper panels, then add your photo so
that it's framed by the decorative border. Attach
a strip of journalling.
Tuck three small decorative tags under the
paper layers and add staples for decoration.
Cut and emboss #1 Snowake View from dark

yellow paper. Add the title with sticker letters.
Fix to the layout with 3-D foam squares.
Cut and emboss three #3 snowakes (2013
Snowake Pendant) from white cardstock using
the Grand Calibur machine. Adhere to the layout
with 3-D foam squares. Add the journalling strips,
button and enamel dots to nish. CB
SOURCE IT...
Die-cutting machine and dies, Spellbinders,

spellbinderscreativearts.com
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TEAM PLAYFUL, BRIGHT PAPERS WITH BOLD

DIE-CUTS TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN
Noel WISHES
THESE CARDS LOOK FAB IN BRIGHT COLOURS, BUT THEY WOULD

WORK BEAUTIFULLY WITH TRADITIONAL SHADES TOO
Tracey Daykin-Jones, Designer
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Cards & Paper
Make it!
WHAT YOU NEED
Gems: red, silver
Bakers twine, red
and white
Adhesives: foam pads,
3-D; tape, double-sided
Papers, Merry & Bright,

Carta Bella
Card: green, chipboard
Blanks, kraft,
14cm square
Dies: noel, Sizzix;
snowflake; holly
FESTIVE FOLD
Score a vertical line centrally down the
front of a kraft card blank, 14cm square, then
fold it back to create a stepfold. Round all
corners from a panel of bauble patterned paper
and stick to the inside fold using double-sided
tape. Trim green paper to t the inside of the
card, round the right corners and stick.
Adhere blue patterned paper to chipboard
and die-cut the word 'NOEL'. Tie bakers twine
around the letter 'L'. Cut out several rectangles
from co-ordinating patterned papers and cut
inverted 'v' shapes into one end of each. Glue
red sweets paper to the front panel and stick
the remaining pieces to the inside.
Secure the die-cut word over the front
section using 3-D foam pads. Die-cut a
snowake from cream and glue to the top of
the 'N'. To complete, adhere three silver gems
to the 'O'.
OUR
ADVICE...
How to assemble... A STEP FOLD CARD
Die-cut four NOEL shapes

using different papers, then
separate the letters and
reassemble to create an
alternative design
NOEL
Matt green card onto a top-folding kraft

blank, 14cm square, then stick blue
patterned paper to the centre. Die-cut 'NOEL'
from two different patterned papers, then
trim the letter 'O' from the red and white dot
paper and stick over the original letter.
Stick the shape to the centre of the card.
Die-cut three holly leaves from green dot
paper and stick below the 'O' using foam
pads. To nish, glue a red gem to the middle
of the leaves. CB
SOURCE IT...
Sizzix NOEL die, Country View Crafts,
01767 262304, countryviewcrafts.co.uk
Carta Bella paper pad, Craft Mojo,
craftmojo.co.uk
Stacey Caron day in the life_Layout 1 02/10/2014 11:49 Page 1
a day in the life of a CRAFT ENTREPRENEUR
Successfully juggling family

life and a career has been my
greatest achievement
My mom, Mary, works the consumer
show circuit in various booths
promoting Spellbinders. Both my
sisters work with me: Cindy is the
offices Executive Assistant and she
keeps everything running smoothly.
Christy is my Creative Assistant and
she works with me and the Product
Development department to ensure
that everything stays organised and
makes sense! Then there's my
brother-in-law, David, who is the
Sales Account manager.
ward-winning craft
entrepreneur Stacey
Caron is the creative
force behind
Spellbinders innovative
designs and product lines. In
2003, Stacey forever changed
the world of papercrafting
when she co-developed the
first universal cutting and
embossing system and dies
that cut, emboss and stencil.
Her achievement has resulted
in the most widely used
format for manual die-cutting
and embossing in todays craft
market. We caught up with
Stacey to discover what the
driving force is behind the
founder of one of the world's
most innovative craft brands.
How does your work change

from day to day?
Whats your first work-related

task of the day?
I'm an early riser and usually get up
around 5am, have coffee and watch
the sunrise with my husband Jeff.
I do have an office that I go to daily,
but thankfully I am blessed with a
home studio too, where I can create
and design at any hour of the day. It
ts well within my domestic life
because I can work from either
place. My home duties are eased
quite a bit by my wonderful
husband who happens to be a
fabulous cook! Also, if I'm working
late at night my two teenaged boys
and their friends often visit me
while I'm in the studio.
Have you always been interested

in paper crafts?
I've always been a paper crafter
I was the little girl in school who
loved to clean erasers and chalk
boards in return for pretty coloured
construction paper - thats what we
called cardstock when I was a child!
I then went on to become quite
creative in my spare time. The
catalyst for my career change from
dentistry to what I do now happened
as a result of a serious neck injury in
a car accident. After I had recovered,
I was the little girl in school who loved

to clean erasers and chalk boards in return
for pretty coloured paper
I was forced to evaluate my situation
and make changes. Looking back, it
was a hard decision to leave my
career but it was absolutely the
correct choice. Starting with an idea
oating in my head for the rst
universal cutting system, l've
certainly changed my life and the
way we all die-cut. I have evolved so
much over the years by being
surrounded by the creative people
that are in the office with me daily.
Each one of them is an inspiration
and my hero. I am now able to share
ideas and actually bring them to life
in the products that I am creating.
What do you enjoy most about

being your own boss, and the
least?
I love the creative freedom it allows
me. I can work a full day in the
office or at home and I really dont
have to clear that with anyone.
I think if I had to pick what I like the
least about being a boss, it would be

the constant worry that I'm sure all
business owners struggle with. For
example, staying ahead of the
curve, being competitive and
continuing to lead the market in all
that we do. Every decision counts,
so I'm always thinking about that.
Do you employ anyone else and

how does that fit in with your day?
I am blessed to have 40 employees
that work with me. I could not even
imagine doing what I do without
every one of them. It is amazing the
things that happen when people
who believe in your vision rally
around and work as a team to make
those dreams a reality. Its magical.
Do your family get involved and

who are they?
Oh, is my family ever involved! My
husband Jeff and I started this
adventure together ten years ago.
The basic principles of my work

stay the same for the most part,
concerning design and product
development. However, what
constantly changes is the various
events, training, workshops, sales
calls, media opportunities and
travel! Thats where my life in this
business is really crazy - I'm always
on a new adventure somewhere.
What do you feel has been your

greatest achievement whilst
running your business?
Creating a worldwide business
from an idea in my head ten years
ago. It almost dees logic at what
we were able to accomplish. The
greatest reward in all of this is that
my marriage, sons and family life
are rock solid. Successfully juggling
both that and a career has been my
greatest achievement.
Business Bite...
My best piece of advice to
pass on to anyone wanting
to make it in the craft world
is to be authentic and stay
true to yourself. No matter
how difficult the road
becomes remember that
you give a piece of yourself
away with everything you
create. Make it special and
stay passionate!
spellbinderscreativearts.com
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Why did you set up
the blogs?
We wanted a way to
share our talents and
interact with other
crafty people, so we
decided to join forces
and launched the
blog in June 2011. We now have a place
where we can do our part to promote the
UK handmade community and show others
how much fun crafting can be!
What crafts do you like to do?
Lots! There's plenty of crafts for all levels
on the blog. We like practical projects and
include tools and techniques that would be
helpful for our readers. Patterns and
colours are very important to us and we
aim to make every project look vibrant.
Whats your fave thing about blogging?
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Diane Boden quilling_Layout 1 03/10/2014 14:19 Page 1
DIANE BODEN quills
Dainty Festive Florals

DECORATE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS WITH OUR TINY QUILLED WINTER BLOOMS
Deck the halls with boughs of holly...
traditional Christmas greenery has
been the inspiration for this collection
of seasonal designs. There is plenty of
quilled mistletoe, which hopefully will
produce the same results as the real
thing! A series of teardrop shapes
work wonders when shaping petals
and leaves. For the berries I have used
a solid coil technique it requires a
little patience to achieve and the end
result means that it doesnt leave a
hole in the centre of your quilling.
Use the pronged tool it will make it
easier to shape the coils, then
assemble them into flowers or leaves
to use for decorating a range of gift
items, including a card. This quilling
technique, when made in miniature,
offers a lovely delicate finish, perfect
for all your Christmas papercrafts.
Happy quilling, Diane x
WHAT YOU NEED

Quilling strips: 3mm
in dark green, olive,
white, crimson, fawn,
scarlet; 2mm in bright
yellow
Quilling tool
Glue, PVA
Card blank
Gift box, round
Large Poinsettia
Make seven 11cm leaf shapes in crimson
for the poinsettia petals, then glue them
together in a circle so that the points touch.
Create seven 15cm leaf shapes and glue these
in between the smaller petals on the back.
Make some tiny coils from 2mm yellow strips
(just a couple of turns on the tool no need to
glue), then adhere some to the centre.
To shape the small poinsettias, make as
above, but use 11cm strips for the larger petals,
and 7.5cm strips for the smaller ones.
Poinsettia Basket
To assemble the basket, create rows of
quilled shapes as follows: first row, create nine
teardrops from 22.5cm fawn strips. Roll up a
strip to make a coil, then allow to expand and
glue down the end. Pinch at the join to form a
teardrop shape.
You'll need eight 5.5cm closed coils for the

second row, roll up a strip on the quilling, allow
to expand, then glue down the end. For the
third row, create eight leaf shapes from 11cm
strips. Pinch the coil with your fingers at both
ends in opposite directions.
For the fourth row, make six 7.5cm closed
coils and for the fifth, seven 22.5cm teardrops.
Follow with a sixth row made with 7.5cm

leaf shapes. Create the basket handle with
24 15cm leaf shapes. To assemble, arrange
all the basket pieces on the background
card before sticking down, paying particular
attention to the handle. Arrange poinsettias,
holly and mistletoe on top of the basket
before sticking down.
Diane Boden quilling_Layout 1 03/10/2014 14:21 Page 2
MASTERCLASS
Learn & Make
Holly & Ivy Garland

Start by making the stem for the holly leaf.
Fold some 11cm strips in half, then roll from each
end to form a curl. Make the leaves using some
11cm strips shaped into coils. Pinch hard into a
diamond shape.
For the berries use 5.5cm red strips. Make solid
coils by working away at the end of a strip with
your finger nail, then roll very tightly using your
fingers to make a solid shape. Push up into a dome
using a glass headed pin. Coat the underside with
glue and allow to dry.
To make the ivy leaves, shape a diamond from
an 11cm strip, two from 7.5cm strips and two from
5.5cm strips. Glue together with the 5.5cm coils at
the bottom. Add a paper strip all round the shape to
pull the ivy together. Arrange the quilling on the lid
of a gift box and glue down.
Make the knot from a 15cm coil and pinch into
shape. Roll two 45cm strips into coils and shape
into a bow. Create two coils from 22.5cm strips, pull
them into long thin shapes and pinch into points.
USE A GLASS-HEADED PIN TO

HELP PUSH A SOLID COIL INTO
A DOME WHEN MAKING HOLLY
AND MISTLETOE BERRIES
Diane Boden, Designer
Mistletoe Tag
Cut an oval shape from cream
card. Fix a strip of patterned
paper down the centre and stick
red quilling paper on either side
to create a border. To assemble
the mistletoe, make eight petal
shapes using 5.5cm white strips;
form the teardrop first, then pull
the point over to one side. The
berries are made from four solid
coils using white quilling strips.
Craft tip
Dont roll the large holly
coils too tightly always
allow enough room for
them to breathe
when shaping
Make six petal shapes from

30cm olive strips. Pinch into a
thin shape and spread a little glue
on the back, then hold it together
until dry. Shape four 15cm petals
in the same way. Make eight solid
coils as before, using 11cm strips.
Arrange mistletoe on tag and cut
lengths of stem to fit. Glue down
all sections, then make a bow
from two 15cm red teardrops.
Add red strips for ribbon. CB
SOURCE IT...
All materials used for this project
are available from JJ Quilling,
020 8295 1822, jjquilling.co.uk
Buttoned Up_Layout 1 02/10/2014 09:40 Page 1
HAVE FUN WITH POLYMER CLAY AND PAPER TO

CREATE A GIFT SET FOR KIDS THATS BEAUTIFULLY
Buttoned up
WHAT
YOU NEED
Polymer clay: lemon,
tangerine, apple green,
vanilla, pacific blue
Mould, buttons, Pebeo
Siligum moulding
compound, Gedeo
Cardstock, blue
Paper: spotted, yellow,
green; striped; orange
Button, vintage
Ribbon: blue, green
Adhesives: glue, PVA;
spray mount
Scissors, wavy edged
Tissue blade, wavy edged
Punch, hole
Pen, black marker
Buttoned Up_Layout 1 03/10/2014 15:07 Page 2
Mixed Media
Make it!
TREE CARD
Make a variety of polymer clay buttons as
before. Cut blue cardstock, 17.5cm x 25cm, and
fold in half. Trim orange paper, 12.5cm x 15cm,
and create waves on both long edges, then stick
to the front of the cardstock. Add a wavy layer
of striped paper on top, 12.5cm x 14.5cm.
Cut out two strips from yellow spot paper,
7mm wide, and stick to the top and bottom of
the card. Arrange the buttons in a Christmas
tree formation and glue into place with PVA.
BUTTON BOX
Mix up a small amount of moulding
compound to the manufacturer's instructions
and press in a vintage button. Leave for ten
minutes, then pop the button out. Condition
green polymer clay and press a small ball into
the mould, then take it out. Make an orange and
blue button in the same way, then make two
small orange buttons from a silicone mould
and bake.
Transfer the box template from our pattern
pages onto blue card. Cut the shape out and
fold into place as indicated. Draw a rectangle
onto orange paper, 8.5cm x 20cm, and cut the
long edges with wavy edged scissors. Spray the
paper with adhesive and stick to the centre of
the box shape.
Draw a rectangle onto striped paper, 6.5cm
x 20cm, and add waves to the long edges. Stick
to the orange paper with spray mount. Cut two
strips of yellow spot paper, 1cm x 20cm, and
adhere on top. Stick the flap to the side of the
box with PVA glue. Once dry, fold into shape
and glue the buttons to the front and end flaps.
Design detail
Make an alternative style

of gift tag like this one
LOOK OUT FOR INTERESTING BUTTONS FROM CHARITY SHOPS

AND ANTIQUE FAIRS TO ADD PERSONALITY TO THIS PROJECT
Ellen Kharade, Designer
TAG
Condition vanilla polymer clay and roll
out on a ceramic tile, 6cm x 12cm. Create
small balls of clay in various colours and
sizes, 5mm to 10mm. Flatten between your
fingers and arrange over the vanilla clay.
Place clean paper over the top and roll
until the balls are level with the base.
Using a wavy edged tissue blade, trim to
4.5cm x 11.5cm.
Make buttons in blue, yellow, orange and
green. Position on the polymer clay rectangle
and bake on the tile, then cool. Create a tag
from various patterned papers and adhere
the clay rectangle to the centre. CB
SOURCE IT...
Fimo Soft polymer clay, Riverside Beads,
01778 346810, riversidebeads.co.uk
Pebeo buttons mould and Gedeo Siligum
moulding compound, Cooksongold,
0845 100 1122, cooksongold.com
Sara Nmn MC qx_Layout 1 03/10/2014 09:37 Page 2
SARA NAUMANNS
Easy Washi Tape Cards

GET STICKY WITH DECORATIVE TAPE AND DESIGN BRIGHT AND UNIQUE SEASONAL GREETINGS
Wild about washi tape? Me too!
This versatile sticking product is
a slightly translucent masking tape
that comes in a wide variety of
patterns, colours, widths and styles.
What makes it magic? Besides being
so effortless to use, it offers tons of
possibilities for creating customised
card backgrounds for a wide range
of different occasions.
This month, were combining
washi tapes with different prints,
then cutting them into strips and
re-assembling them to make
personalised backgrounds. Ive cut
my strips in widths from 15mm to
2cm, then rearranged them to create
a mosaic effect. This beautiful but
simple technique is so easy to
donot only is it perfect for cards
and papercrafts throughout the year,
but its also spot on for making fun,
modern Christmas greetings.
Its fun to include

one solid design with
the patterns. This
helps create a visual
space between the
designs to give the
viewers eye a place
to rest between the
colours and patterns
Craft tip
A paper trimmer is essential
for creating evenly-cut strips
of washi tape paper.
Remember, the strips dont
have to be exactly the
same width some
variation is fun!
WHAT YOU NEED

Washi tapes, assorted colours
Stamps, IndigoBlu: Noel, Merry
Christmas Circle
Card: red, white, black, fuchsia
Embossing powders: primary
ebony; Sparkle Embossing

Glitter, pearl gold
Vellum, white
Ink-pad, watermark
Heat tool
the basic technique

washi tape
backgrounds
Place strips of washi tape on white card,
leaving a narrow space between each strip.
Using a craft knife, trim the excess from
each side of the white card.
Use the paper trimmer to cut strips of
varying widths.
Rearrange and glue the strips onto
white card.
Pick of the Month

Want more washi tape ideas? Look out for
Sara's new book, Washi Tape Cards (Search
Press, 4.99). This fab resource contains 20
cards made with washi tape techniques
combined with stamping, embossing, layering
and more.
Sara Nmn MC qx_Layout 1 03/10/2014 09:37 Page 3
MASTERCLASS
Mixed Media
Merry Christmas
A trio of three stamped sentiments
makes a cheerful Christmas message.
The circular images balanced with the
stripes of washi tape helps keep the
design from looking too linear
Create a washi tape background with red
polka dot and pink solid tapes. Trim to 11cm x
18.5cm. Lightly glue a 3cm wide strip of vellum
across horizontally. Mount on black card.
Wrap bakers twine across horizontally,
securing the ends to the back. Stamp three
Merry Christmas circles on white card and
emboss with black, then cut out and fix evenly
across the vellum with foam tape.
Add bakers twine bows on either side of the
piece as shown. Matt the piece onto fuchsia
card. Trim red card, 12.5cm x 20cm. Ink the
edges, then sprinkle with gold embossing
powder and heat set. Glue to the front of a white
card, 13cm x 20.5cm, then add the washi tape
piece in the centre.
Sara says...
I embossed the Merry Christmas
circles instead of simply stamping
them; I love the combination of the
raised, shiny embellishments with the
slick surface of the tapes. It makes the
card so much more tactile!
Noel
A mix of washi tape widths gives this
chequer board pattern extra style
and variety simply trim strips to
size for easy application
Create a washi tape background with
pink/gold patchwork, red solid and
burgundy solid tapes. Trim to 10cm x
19cm. Mount on black, then red card. Ink
the edges with embossing ink, then
sprinkle with gold embossing powder
and heat-set. Glue to the front of a white
card, 11.5cm x 21cm.
Stamp Noel on white card and
emboss with black. Emboss the edges
with gold. Place a strip of red washi tape
across the bottom, then place a piece of
burgundy on top.
Wrap the piece with bakers twine and
fix it to black card with foam tape. Mount
onto red, then black card and glue to the
front. CB
SOURCE IT...
Washi tape, washitapes.co.uk
Stamps, IndigoBlu, indigoblu.com
Embossing powders, Wow! Embossing,
wowembossingpowders.co.uk
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Hot chocolate project_Layout 1 02/10/2014 11:16 Page 1
GIVE A LOVED ONE THE GIFT OF COMFORT AND

WARMTH THIS SEASON WITH A SENSATIONAL
Hot chocolate set

Craft tip
ProMarkers often
bleed into the paper,
so avoid colouring
right up to the lines
WHAT YOU NEED

Card, white
Paper, Chocolate Mocha,
Coredinations
Pens: ProMarkers; gel,
white; neliner, waterproof,
black
Stamp, snowake, small
Paint, acrylic: red, white
Embellishments: string,
paper; ribbon, organza,
cream
Cups, paper, coffee
Bags, cellophane, small
Plate, palm leaf or wooden
Spoons, wooden
Adhesives: foam pads, 3-D;
glue, PVA; tape, double-sided
Punch, hole
Hot chocolate project_Layout 1 03/10/2014 15:10 Page 2
Mixed Media
CHOCOLATE CARD
Horizontally cut across an A3 sheet of white
card, 13cm high, to create a strip. Use a pencil to
mark the following measurements on the strip:
6cm, 8.5cm, 14.5cm, 17cm, 23cm, 25.5cm, 31.5cm.
Score and fold at each division, with the 2.5cm
sections in a valley fold.
Create seven white cards using the template on
the pattern pages. Score, cut and colour with the
pens. The base colour is vanilla. The spotty strips
are made using lipstick red and a white gel pen,
then caramel and cool grey to create the striped
ones. Fold up the bottoms of each panel to create
pouches, then punch two matching holes through
the front and back.
Trace the characters onto each panel using a
lightbox and black fineliner. Colour, then add a day
of the week to each using the templates. Cut ribbon,

18cm, and thread through the holes from back to
front. Place mini chocolate bars in the pouches and
tie the ribbons to the front. Adhere six brown card
strips, 2.5cm x 6cm, down the card spines and add
a larger panel to the section without a day, before
securing the panels using double-sided tape.
CUPS & SPOONS

Trace a girl, two squirrel motifs and a small
sentiment, then colour. Cut one large and two
smaller circles from brown paper, then stick the
girl image to the bigger one and the two squirrel
images atop the others. Punch holes to the
sides and thread paper string through. Mount
onto paper cups using 3-D foam pads, then tie
at the back.
Place hot chocolate powder, marshmallows

and chocolate buttons into cellophane bags, tie
tightly with paper string, then put in the cups.
Paint four wooden spoons, two spotty and two
stripy, using red and white acrylic paint.
Once dry, cut out a hot chocolate phrase
from the pattern pages, fold in half loosley, snip
a triangle from the end and insert over a spoon.
Trim a circle, 2cm, from white and colour grey.
Stamp on a snowflake using white paint and
add white dots using a gel pen and leave to dry.
Mount over the flag using a foam pad. Varnish
the spoons if they are to be used. CB
THROW A HOT CHOCOLATE

PARTY AND USE THE CUPS
AND SPOONS AS FAVOURS
FILLED WITH SWEET TREATS
Helen Fitzjohn, Designer
SOURCE IT...
Cups, plates and wooden spoons, Pipii,

01342 823921, pipii.co.uk
Letraset ProMarker pens, Pullingers,
01372 741811, pullingers.com
Coredinations Chocolate Mocha papers,
Art of Craft, 01252 377677, art-of-craft.co.uk
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glittering your decorations and gifts now! Craft Happy with
Daisymoon at Christmas!
www.daisymoondesigns.co.uk or call 07738417822
Bling up your Christmas

with these beautiful
leatherette books from
Queen & Co. Each one
contains 10 sheets of
monochromatic self
adhesive stones including
goosebumps, rhinestones,
pearls, sunflowers
and more!
Available in 7 colourways,
9.95
www.papermaze.co.uk
or call 01473 892195
Here is a collection of
our favourite products
for you to try,
turn over the page
for more Christmas
Crafting ideas
Sew Crafty Sewing Centre
Artcuts
Our beautiful Christmas round Baubles are made from premium

quality birchwood. Perfect to stamp on.
Sew Crafty Maidenhead Sewing Centre- Dress fabrics, Haberdashery, Buttons,

Ribbons and Trimmings. For Christmas crafting inspiration visit their sister blog
Live it. Love it. Make it for great tutorials!
Visit Sew Crafty at 3 High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1JN
www.sewcraftysewingcentre.co.uk or call 01628 620 703
One Stop Craft Shop

Sleigh Bells Ring by
My Minds Eye is a stunning
Christmas collection available
at One Stop Craft Shop.
Featuring modern imagery,
with a rustic feel, this is the
go-to collection for this
holiday season!
With coordinating papers,
tags, washi tape, die-cuts and
brads, there is everything
you need for all your
Christmas crafting.
Our classic Stag is perfect for Christmas tree decorations.They are

supplied in packs of ten and ideal to decorate the tree or for tags.
www.onestopcraftshop.com or call 01908 227001
Past
Times
Quilling
have launched
2 new
Christmas kits.
They contain
everything needed
to create a lovely
selection of quilled
Christmas designs
and are suitable for
all ages and abilities.
Why not visit their website to see the complete range of Quilling kits,
papers and accessories to help with your Christmas quilling projects
and for Christmas gift ideas. www.pasttimesquilling.com
The traditional bell shape is perfect to embellish

with inks and stains.
To view our complete range of Christmas decorations and other craft
shapes visit us at
www.artcuts.co.uk
or call 01342 843843
Give the gift of crafting or

try a new technique with
some of these fabulous
Christmas makes.
We have selected some of the
finest companies around to
help you get started with your
festive creations
Flame Off
Flame off is the largest Lampwork Glass event in Europe, bringing bead makers
together from around the world under one roof, over one weekend. From
FREE have-a-go benches with experienced stewards to leading Lampwork
Artists classes there is something to bring out the bead maker in everyone.
www.flameoff.co.uk
Perfectly Crafty
Craft Cellar
Our online shop has various laser cut wooden shapes and signs ready
for your own decoration. Use discount code PC14 for a 10% discount
on our website.
www.perfectlycrafty.co.uk
perfectlycrafty@gmail.com or find us on Facebook
We stock the entire range of FIMO clays and accessories.

New FIMO Professional Clay is ideal for the clay artist. FIMO Soft is a
popular easy-to-use polymer clay. Order online for excellent value,
fast delivery and personal customer service.
www.craftcellar.co.uk or call 01138150050
Blade Rubber Stamps

We offer a huge variety of
unique stamps for your
Christmas crafting projects.
Buy online or visit
our shop in Bloomsbury
for a great range of stamps, embossing powders,
ink pads, papers and accessories.
Lampshade Making Kits

Make your own lampshades with our easy to use DIY kits. Just add your own
fabric or wallpaper and follow the instructions in the box, it's that easy. We have
lots of shapes and sizes available that can be used for Pendants or Table Lamps.
Order your kits now at www.needcraft.co.uk or call 01992 700311
www.bladerubberstamps.co.uk
or call 020 7831 4123
info@bladerubberstamps.co.uk
Lavinia Stamps
Paperound
Paperound sell A4 coloured card in packs of 12 sheets for just 1! Delivering
to South, West and North west London postal addresses (excluding
congestion). For more information or to order your card, call Jeff on
07962677565 or 0208 9940099 or email:

jsp_pcs@yahoo.co.uk
are a British company

offering a whole range
of distinctive and
inspirational products.
They design beautiful clear
Polymer stamps that are
produced to a high quality
delivering a sharp detailed
beautiful image every time.
www.laviniastamps.co.uk
enquiries@laviniastamps.co.uk 01824 710691
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Stamping
FANCY JAZZING UP PLAIN FABRIC?

YOU SHOULD TRY YOUR HAND AT
Lino printing
LINO MAKES FOR SUCH A VERSATILE
PRINTING METHOD, PLUS YOU CAN
KEEP THE STAMPS FOR YEARS TO USE
ON MANY DIFFERENT PROJECTS
Nancy Straughan, Designer
WHAT YOU NEED

Soft cut lino
Ink-pads: pink, orange
Bags: tote, zip
Card, white
Lino cutter handle and
blades
Brayer
Pencil
MAKE A LINO STAMP

Draw a Scottie dog template with a soft pencil.
Turn the template over and place onto lino, then
transfer the motif by rubbing the back thoroughly
with a pencil.
Rest the blade of a lino cutter onto the surface
and press gently to get used to the cutting motion.
Trace around the template using the smallest blade
size, then change to a larger one to cut away the
rest. Always trim away from your ngers, don't
press too deeply and take your time.
Once you have removed all the lino around your

design, trim off the excess to make it easier to see
where you are placing your stamp when printing.
PRINT ONTO FABRIC

Apply a layer of ink to the Scottie dog stamp. Flip it
over and lightly press onto your chosen fabric or
card, then use a brayer to apply even pressure over
the back of the entire stamp. Once complete, leave

to dry or, if using fabric, heat set the design using a
hot, dry iron. CB
SOURCE IT...
Lino printing tools, Handprinted, 01243 696789,

handprinted.net
By Appointment to
H.R.H The Prince of Wales
Candlemakers
Candle Makers Supplies
London
Make your own Christmas candles using our

easy to use Applique Wax.
For instructions, go to
our website and click
on tutorials.
Home of Candle-making
Candle Makers Supplies
102/104 Sherpherds Bush Road,
London W6 7PD
T: 0207 602 1812 M: 07855 340 132
www.candlemakers.co.uk
epple bay ceramics

Spend the day at
the seaside making
a pot, eating good
food, and having
fun!
No experience
needed.
Xmas parties, hen
dos, girls day out,
celebrations & more
pottery workshop days

More information: 07447 931 327
epplebayceramics@gmail.com
Twitter @epplebay
BOOK TODAY!
http://epplebayceramicscourses.eventbrite.co.uk
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ADD FESTIVE SPARKLE TO YOUR CHRISTMAS

TREE WITH A BEAUTIFUL
Beaded snowflake
WHAT
YOU NEED
Beads: 11/0 Miyuki seed
beads, matte transparent
crystal AB; 8/0 Miyuki
seed beads, galvanised
seafoam; fire-polished,
4mm, 6mm
Wire: silver-plated,
non-tarnish, 0.4mm;
snowflake form
Tools: pliers, roundnosed; side cutters
BEADED
SNOWFLAKE
Take a snowflake wire
form and onto each arm
thread three 11/0 beads,
one 4mm fire-polished
bead and another 11/0.
Cut 0.4mm wire,
50cm, and attach it to one
of the arms by wrapping it
around tightly several
times. Thread on some
more seed beads and
continue around the
snowflake, wrapping the
wire around each arm
and adding on more
beads. Trim away the
excess wire.
Thread more beads
onto each arm of the
snowflake form we've
used 11/0 and 8/0
seeds, as well as 4mm
fire-polished beads.
Repeat Step 2, this time
using more beads.
Add some more beads
onto each arm, then take
pieces of wire and wrap
them around each one.
Thread on beads, bring the
wire up around a 6mm
bead and wrap, then
thread on some more
beads and take the wire
back down to the starting
point. Wrap around the
snowflake form and trim.
Using round-nosed
pliers, turn a loop on the
end of each arm. Trim
using side cutters to
finish. CB
SOURCE IT...
All products used in this project can be
found at Spoilt Rotten Beads.
01353 749853,
spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk
WHY NOT SEND PRETTY

SNOWFLAKES TO YOUR FRIENDS
AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO
CHRISTMAS CARDS? THEY CAN
ENJOY THEM YEAR AFTER YEAR!
Juliet Browse, Designer
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Our Papercraft Hero

ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AND
CREATE KATIE SKILTON'S NATURE-INSPIRED IDEAS
Craft tip
To cut out the
aperture, secure the
die with a Post-it
note whilst running
it through the
machine
WHAT
YOU NEED
Stamps: Stampin' Up,
Letterpress Winter Set;
Nature's Peace Set; Xcut
Stamp Set, A5, Leaves
Papers, Stampin' Up,
Speciality Designer
Series, All Is Calm
Dies, Stampin Up,
Framelits Label
Collection
Card: grey, white
Inks: pigment, clear; distress,
turquoise; dye, grey
Embossing powder, silver
Punches: flower, circle
Embellishments
Winter Wishes
Add some shimmer to your cards

with embossed glitter
Create a top-fold card blank and cover the
front with patterned paper. Create an aperture
by die-cutting the card with a large label
shape die. Fix co-ordinating paper behind the
aperture using 3-D foam pads
Stamp, heat emboss and die-cut the large
sentiment from Nature's Peace, ink the edges
and adhere the label to the centre of the card.
Wrap ribbon and twine around the base, then
add die-cut leaves and a punched flower to
the corner.
Punch out small circles, stamp and
emboss the sentiment and birds, then adhere
to the card. Embellish with adhesive stones.
ALTER THE
BOX DCOR
TO MAKE IT
SUITABLE
FOR OTHER
OCCASIONS
AND
SEASONS
Sweet Treats
Present handmade chocolates in

this little gift box
Using the template from our website, cut
out a box from card and piece it together. Matt
and layer patterned papers onto each side.
Decorate the sides of the lid with patterned
paper and a strip of ribbon. Die-cut the
smallest label from white card, ink the edges,
then adhere a round stamped sentiment.
Die-cut leaves and flowers from contrasting
paper and add to the side of the sentiment.
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Papercraft
I LOVE THE FROSTY TONES OF THIS PAPER

COLLECTION; THEY REMIND BE OF WINTER WALKS
IN THE COUNTRYSIDE WITH MY FAMILY
Katie Skilton, Designer
YOU CAN
CHANGE
THE SIZE OF
THE TAG
DEPENDING
ON THE
GIFT BY
USING
DIFFERENTSIZED DIES
Made to Display
Give a stylish finishing touch to
plain packing
Die-cut a label from patterned paper.

Punch a hole in the top. Stamp and emboss
the frame onto white card, then die-cut using
a smaller label. Ink the edges.
Stamp and heat emboss 'For You' and
die-cut with a smaller frame. Ink the edges
and adhere side on. Die-cut leaves and
flowers and fix to the side.
Press the circular sentiment and attach.
Embellish with adhesive stones and add
ribbon to the top of the tag.
TO REALLY
CUSTOMISE
THE CUBE,
ADD A
FAMILY
PHOTO
ONTO EACH
SIDE
Magic Moment
Tuck this pretty box under the tree

for a special surprise
Using the online template, cut out the cube
from white card and piece it together. Add a panel
of patterned paper to each side.
Decorate the top with die-cut leaves and
flowers, then add silver beads. Stamp the
sentiment and trim to a pennant shape
and adhere.
Add a strip of patterned paper and ribbon to
the front of the box. Stamp and heat emboss the
sentiment and die-cut the label. Fix small labels
to each side and a punched flower. CB
SOURCE IT...
Stampin' Up products from stampinup.co.uk

Xcut stamp range, docrafts.com
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Crafting
on the
HOME FRONT
Words by Rosie Savage
TO COMMEMORATE THE
CENTENARY AND IN HONOUR
OF REMEMBRANCE DAY, WE
TAKE A LOOK AT THE
INTEGRAL ROLE THAT
CRAFTING PLAYED IN THE
FIRST WORLD WAR
This year has been pivotal in remembering the fallen of
the First World War and beyond. The 4th of August
marked the centenary and, amongst other events, lights
were extinguished all over the country in memory.
Theatre groups have performed the moving stories of
Birdsong and Not About Heroes, guided tours have
shed light on unknown monuments, and seminars and
workshops have ensured we keep remembering and
learn something new. In fact, the Imperial War Museum
are posing the question 'how do we understand 19141918?' because there's no one left to ask. We thought
we'd commemorate the occasion in a way that only
Crafts Beautiful can. Here we illuminate crafting from
the era and explore how you can show your respect
through creativity today.
For our boys
We caught up with Imperial War

Museum historian Laura Clouting to
find out the importance of crafting
during wartime. Here's what she had
to say about the three big techniques:
sewing, knitting and baking.
SEWING
During both world wars, sewing was a crucial skill for men as much as women. Soldiers
and sailors were issued with a 'housewife' sewing kit, and repairing worn-out uniform
was critical because of intense pressure on the materials. Clothing had to be well beyond
repair before it would be replaced. At home during both wars, sewing was undertaken on
an industrial scale as uniform items were made for Britain's rapidly expanding armies.
Within the home, women, determined to make extra items for their ghting men,
feverishly undertook sewing. This was such a popular endeavour that songs were written
in honour of the frenzy of activity, like the First World War tune 'Sister Susie's Sewing
Shirts'. The ditty describes the ceaseless efforts of a young girl using all the material she
can nd to make shirts for soldiers, including fabric from her brother's kite.
Learn & Make

KNITTING
In the First World War, a knitting mania swept
across Britain. Many made warm, cosy
garments for loved ones who were away on
active service and ghting in very difficult
conditions. Frostbite was a serious problem on
the Western Front and others like Gallipoli, so
knitted scarves and gloves would have been a
welcome gift for most men. Socks were
especially in demand as most infantry soldiers
moved everywhere on foot. Once again in the
Second World War, knitting comforts for troops
enabled many to contribute to the war effort.
Organisations like the Womens Institute
co-ordinated knitting activity, but most was
undertaken by family members for their
loved ones.
Trench cake recipe
Images from Knitting for Tommy by Lucinda

Gosling in association with Mary Evans Picture
Library (The History Press, 9.99).
What You Need

Margarine, 4oz Vinegar, 1 tsp Milk, pint
Brown sugar, 3oz Cleaned currants, 3oz
Cocoa, 2 tsp Baking soda, tsp Nutmeg
Ginger Lemon rind, grated
Soldier lad, on the sodden ground, Sailor lad on the seas,

Can't you hear a little clicketty sound stealing across on the breeze?
It's the knitting-needles singing their song as they twine the khaki or blue,
Thousands and thousands and thousands strong, Tommy and Jack, for you.
Method
Grease a cake tin. Rub margarine into the our
in a bowl, then add the dry ingredients and mix
well. Add the baking soda dissolved in vinegar
and milk, then beat and turn into the tin. Bake in
a moderate oven for two hours.
Taken from The Knitting Song by Jessie Pope, 1915
BAKING
When cakes were made for soldiers, the end result had to be hardy enough to make the arduous
journey to the ghting fronts. They had to be packaged up then transported across land and sea.
On the trench-deadlocked Western Front, parcels had to pass hands numerous times to make it
up through the lines of trenches to the lucky recipients. Men who shared their cakes with other
men became a hero for the day. Simple fruit cakes that would last weeks before going off were
most popular. As rationing kicked in at home, creative minds set to work to persuade civilians to
try new substitute foods. Home-grown potatoes were encouraged as a substitute for imported
wheat-based bread, and endless recipes were published to persuade people to try the likes of
potato rock cakes and chocolate potato biscuits.
In remembrance
Designed by Julia McKenzie, the
Remembrance product range at the
Imperial War Museum took inspiration
from the words of Siegfried Sassoon
in his poem Aftermath, along with
stories of those caught up in the
events of the First World War. The
wild roses woven into the illustration
are taken from a small bag
embroidered by Lance Corporal
Charles Frampton, of the 12th
Battalion Middlesex Regiment, whilst
in hospital. Charles died from injuries
on the 19th August 1917.
iwmshop.org.uk
Have you forgotten yet?

Look up, and swear by the green of
the spring that youll never forget...
Taken from Aftermath by Siegfried Sassoon
The Poppy Factory
Turn to p80
The origins of the Poppy Factory go back to
1922 when Major George Howson MC, an
to win a copy
engineer who served on the Western Front
of The Poppy
in the First World War, founded the Disabled
Factory by
Society to help disabled ex-service men and
Liz Trenow
women. He suggested to the British Legion
that the society should make poppies, and the
articial owers were designed so that someone who
had lost the use of a hand could assemble them. With a grant of 2000,
he set up a small factory off the Old Kent Road with ve ex-servicemen.
It was here that the rst British poppies were made.
If you would like to incorporate poppy motifs into your crafting,

how about using this Pretty Poppy rubber stamp from Crafty
Individuals? Visit craftyindividuals.co.uk or call 01642 789955 for
more information.
Jo Henderson
Make your own at home
Want to make paper poppies? This bouquet has been crafted from
cupcake cases, craft wire and little else! Visit crafts-beautiful.com for
the full project, which has been extracted from Paper Flowers by
Denise Brown (CICO Books, 12.99). Call 01256 302699 and quote GLR
CODE N3N to purchase a copy for 9.99 including postage.
Write away
Get your hands on this wonderful stationery set from The Royal British
Legion, which features a stylish poppy design. All proceeds go directly
to The Legion and the important work they
do in providing care and support to all
members of the British Armed Forces.
britishlegion.org.uk
Jonathan Hordle/REX
In July, volunteers helped to plant 888,246 ceramic poppies to ll

the moat of the Tower of London. Created by ceramic artist Paul
Cummins and entitled 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red', the
moving display has been seen by thousands, including the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge. Visit the Tower of London before 11th
November to see the installation for yourself. To buy a handmade
ceramic poppy for 25, visit poppies.hrp.org.uk proceeds will be
shared amongst six charities.
Learn & Make
Never forget
During the conflict, women would often stitch
heart sachets with embroidered forget-menot motifs for their loved ones on the Front.
Bring this idea to the 21st century with a
resin pendant encasing beautiful dried
forget-me-not flowers, designed and made
by Becky Bentley.
Measure out the correct ratio of resin and
catalyst, then combine the two and stir
thoroughly. Pour a first layer of resin into a
mould and leave to cure. Dip forget-me-nots
in resin to avoid air bubbles later.
WHAT
YOU NEED
Resin and catalyst
Polishing compound
Mould, teardrop
Forget-me-nots
Glitter
Chain
Bail
Dremel
Sandpaper
Plastic cup
Wooden stirrer
Gloves
Pour more resin in and arrange the

flowers the piece is reversed so you want
the flowers face-down and mirrored. Once
cured, pour in a final layer of resin, this time
adding a touch of glitter. Leave to cure for up
to 48 hours or until fully set.
Pop the piece out of the mould and sand
any rough edges. Polish to a high shine using
a Dremel or bench polisher with polishing
compound. Drill a hole at the top and add a
bail, then insert a chain. CB
Photography by Iain Weir
The WIs involvement

The WI was set up
in 1915 and it was
seen as a means of
providing work for
the women of rural
communities to earn
some money and
help their economies
during the war, and
the majority of
crafts traded were
textile-based. From the very early days of the
WI, many members had an interest in crafts,
both as a leisure activity and as a means of
augmenting their incomes. In the first NFWI
annual report in 1917, there is a record of all
the cooking and craft contributions of WIs to
their communities including jam-making and
bottling, basket and toy-making, the collection
of thistle-down for quilts and cushions, linen
leagues, and needle-work guilds to make
items for the poor.
Janice Langley, Chair of the National
Federation of Women's Institutes
Free forget-me-nots
Download these gorgeous forgetme-nots at crafts-beautiful.com.

Drawn by illustrator and
PaperCrafter editor Ella Johnston,
they would be a wonderful
addition to your crafting.
Before we go
During the First World War, a real
tree in no man's land with its
branches blasted off was
sketched by a soldier-artist from
the Royal Engineers' camouage
unit. A replica tree with a steel
core was made behind the lines,
then the real tree was removed
at night and replaced with the
fake one. From there, the
observer could crawl up inside it
and watch the German lines.
Crafting supported the war in
ways we can never begin to
imagine. To share any family
stories or remembrance makes
of your own, get involved with our
'In Remembrance' topic on the
forum at homecraftforums.com.
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RIBBON AND LACE WORK WONDERS WITH

NATURAL COLOURS TO CREATE A SET OF
Delicate GREETINGS
Craft tip
After heat embossing,

allow the card to cool
for half an hour before
layering up and
mounting onto
a surface
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WHAT YOU NEED

Stamps: Treemendous Swirls
(JGS348), Treemendous Dots
(JGS349), Christmas Strips
(JGS374)
Ink-pad, VersaMark
Card: Hairy Manilla, cream
Embossing powder,
Stampendous: Frantage
Shabby White, Detail White
Liquid pearls, Bisque
Paper lace
Buttons, wooden
Embellishments: beads,
micro, silver; gems, small,
large; glitter domes; pearls
Ribbon, organza, white
Adhesives: glitter glue,
crystal, silver; glossy
accents; foam pads, 3-D
CHRISTMAS CHEER
Create a cream blank, 13cm x 18cm. Cut Hairy
Manilla kraft card, 12cm x 17cm, swipe a VersaMark
ink-pad around the sides and dust with white
embossing powder. Heat to melt. Stamp
Treemendous Swirls twice onto kraft card and
emboss in white. On one, cut around the image and
layer onto cream. Trim a heart and star from the
other, then apply glossy accents and dip into micro
beads. Set aside to dry.
Stamp and emboss a sentiment onto kraft card,
then layer onto cream. Adhere paper lace and
ribbon to the large piece of card and mount to the
blank. Fix the tree image and greeting to the base
using foam pads. Decorate the tree with glitter glue
and stick on the beaded motifs. Tie ribbon into a
knot and secure to the blank. Adorn with a few dots
of liquid pearls.
THE SHABBY WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER ON THE EDGE

OF THE KRAFT CARD CREATES A WONDERFULLY CHIC,
CONTEMPORARY LOOK
Jane Gill, Designer
A VERY MERRY...
Cut kraft card, 12cm x 17cm, dab ink around
the edges and dip into white embossing powder.
Heat to melt. Stamp Treemendous Dots twice onto
kraft card and emboss. Cut around one image and
layer onto cream card, then apply glossy accents
to a circle and sprinkle with micro beads. Trim a
heart and star from the other and decorate as
before, then leave to dry.
Press and emboss a greeting onto card, then
decorate the edges and layer onto cream. Adhere
paper lace and ribbon to the edged card and mount
onto a cream blank, 13cm x 18cm. Decorate the
large tree circles with glossy accents and wooden
buttons, then add glitter domes and pearls to the
smaller ones. Tie ribbon into a knot and x as shown.
WINTER TREE
Make a cream blank, 13cm x 18cm. Cut kraft
card, 12cm x 17cm, then ink and emboss the
sides. Stamp each greeting from Christmas Strips
separately onto card, 9cm x 12cm, then emboss.
Edge as before, then layer onto cream.
Adhere paper lace and ribbon to the lower
half of the edged card that's slightly smaller than
the blank, then mount to the front. Fix the tree to
the base using foam pads. Decorate with glitter
glue, liquid pearls and a bow. CB
SOURCE IT...
All products used to make these cards are
available from Woodware Craft Collection
stockists nationwide. For details, visit
woodware.co.uk
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I MADE IT ON
Three crafters tell us why they love Etsy; the
handmade marketplace presenting small creative
businesses with an opportunity to be noticed
he creative marketplace that is Etsy was born in

2005 and over the past few years it's really started
to build momentum. More stringent selling
regulations were introduced in 2013, providing useful
guidelines for sellers, which in turn assures quality products

for customers. Etsy is fast becoming a household name, and
its sellers are delighted to be a part of its growth.
WORDS BY EMMA ZUCKER
THE
DOODLER
Talented sketcher Becky
Kemp discovered Etsy in
a craft magazine and
saw it as a possible
escape route from her
stressful job working long hours. Instead,
she could do something she was
passionate about. That was in 2011, and
Becky hasnt looked back.
I dont think my business would be where
it is today without Etsy, explains Becky. It
has all the support you could ever need from best practice articles to a very inclusive
community which feels like a family.
Sketch.inc began as a small art and
jewellery business which grew from
sketchbook doodles, and now Becky has a
studio space at the back of her house. Her
offering includes a varied selection of
brooches, prints, wooden
dolls, plates and stationery
inspired by her love of
Nordic design and
Japanese illustration.
She was surprised to
have accessed a different
audience on Etsy to her
own website. My sales on
Etsy are very much
brooch-driven, whereas
my website sales are
predominantly prints and
Kokeshi dolls, she says. I
think the majority of my
Etsy customers are
looking for small,
distinctive gifts. The
greatest advantage to working for yourself is

that you can create anything.
Etsy charges Becky about 12p per listing,
followed by a small percentage from each
sale, making it extremely accessible for a
small business. She is also still in contact with
a few of her seller buddies initially met on
forums, who have provided support to her
over the years. But what advice can she give
those thinking about joining Etsy?
Start small and be prepared to invest in the
tools you need for the rst few years, she tells
us. Join teams, create treasuries, take great
product photos and shout about your products
on social media.
etsy.com/shop/sketchinc
Sketch.inc
creations reside
in more than 30
countries around
the world
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People & Places
THE
VINTAGE
SEAMSTRESS
Eleanor Callaghan started using
Etsy at the end of 2009 after a
friends recommendation, a
couple of years after successfully starting her
vintage-inspired dress business, Dig for Victory.
She is delighted with how Etsy has helped her
along the way.
Part of the reason why we have been so successful
on Etsy is because it is such a user-friendly website,
says Eleanor. It's always been simple and
straightforward, and the strong communication
tools meant I was able to develop
a good relationship with my customers.
About seven years ago Eleanor started making
stage outts for her and her partner's band,
The Bobby McGees. After beginning to receive
requests from friends and family, the business
began to grow rapidly and she now has a team
of workers - including her partner.
I think the main point of why the business has
developed successfully is because each dress is
custom made to order, explains Eleanor. This means
it can be created in a standard size or made to
measure, and the detailing can be tailored to suit the
customers desires.
Eleanor offers some simple advice for any
prospective Etsy sellers: To continue making the
products you love and to keep an eye on trending
keywords!
Her and her team have always learnt a lot from Etsy
guidelines when it comes to taking photos. Photos are
really important when trying to sell items - it's the rst
thing a customer sees and often the main thing that
they take note of when considering purchase.
etsy.com/shop/digforvictory
THE
JEWELLERY
MAKER
Ladybird Likes is the
brainchild of Zoe Bateman
and focuses on her love for
handmade items made
from laser-cut wood and vintage-inspired
imagery. She began selling on Etsy nearly
three years ago.
Lots of my
favourite
bloggers were
talking about
things they'd
bought from
this online
marketplace
called Etsy,
explains Zoe. I bought some craft supplies from
US sellers - things I couldn't get in the UK - and
pretty soon I was hooked!
Zoe can't imagine doing anything else and
tells us Etsy is a pleasure from a sellers point of
view. It has lots of handy features like being able
to duplicate listings when you have lots of similar
items, she says. Selling on Etsy is awesome
because you can reach such a huge global
Dig for Victory

also has a bricks
and mortar shop
in Brighton!
audience, and it's also a really affordable way

to sell your products.
Zoe tells us that Etsy attracts a certain sort
of customer - those who are passionate about
nding handmade items different from what's
on offer on the high street. They are my
perfect type of customer so Etsy provides an
ideal way to get your work in front of the right
audience, she explains.
Shes certainly ying the ag for being an
Etsy seller, and Zoe also has some useful
advice for anyone thinking about taking the
plunge: Go for it! But also, don't expect to list
items and immediately have 100 sales. It
takes time and effort to build a successful
shop on Etsy. Stick with it though and
it will pay off.
Zoe has
etsy.com/shop/ladybirdlikes
made over
3,500
sales!
How to get selling
Have you shopped with Etsy? Or are you tempted

to start selling yourself? There are lots of useful
guides and articles on the website to help you
make the most of it. And the sense of community
on this fast-expanding creative marketplace is
reason enough to get involved. CB
Pot Holder_Layout 1 02/10/2014 14:59 Page 2
GIVE YOUR KITCHEN STYLE WITH OUR

CHERRY-THEMED CROSS-STITCH AND PATCHWORK
Pot holder
MAKE THE TAG TO ACCOMPANY A GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS; IT WOULD WORK

ESPECIALLY WELL WITH HOMEMADE CHERRY JAM OR CAKE
Helen Philipps, Designer
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Stitch
Love it!
Craft tip
Create a matching tea

towel, embellished with
cross-stitched cherries
and an exciting trim
WHAT YOU NEED

Fabric: linen, 28 count,
white; Aida, 14 count,
white; cotton, white;
patterned
Wadding, iron-on,
8.5cm square
Thread: embroidery,
DMC; sewing, white
Ribbon: red and white,

20cm; red, narrow, 28cm
Button, spotty, blue
Card, white
Paper: gingham, green;
check, red; pink
Tape, double-sided
Tapestry needle, size 26
two strands for the long stitch. When complete,

cut out the motif four holes away from the
stitching all the way around.
front of the tag. Thread narrow red ribbon

through the hole and tie to finish. CB
Back with white card using double-sided

tape. Cut a tag from white, 6cm x 8.5cm, and
cover with green gingham paper. Punch a hole
in the top.
SOURCE IT...
Matt the cherry cross-stitch motif onto pale

pink paper, then onto red, and attach to the
Linen, Aida fabric and DMC cottons, Willow

Fabrics, 01565 872225, willowfabrics.com
Fabrics, Sew and Quilt, sewandquilt.co.uk
POT HOLDER
Using the chart on our pattern pages, crossstitch cherries using two strands of thread.
When complete, press the work carefully and pin
in the centre of white cotton fabric, measuring
8.5cm square plus a seam allowance.
Cut four strips of red and pink printed
fabrics, 5cm x 19cm plus a seam allowance.
Turn in at 5cm down on one side of each and
press. Lay the strips around the cross-stitch
design, log cabin style, and pin in place. Sew the
edges of the strips to the backing.
Press the front of the pot holder and place
iron-on wadding onto the back. Press again.
Take the backing cotton fabric and, with right
sides together, sew round the four sides,
leaving a gap at the top for turning.
Trim the seams and turn out. Push out the
corners and press, then fold in the gap at the
top, catching ribbon in the seam and slip
stitching closed. Add a button at the top, sewing
through the ribbon to secure it further.
GIFT TAG
Follow the chart for the small cherries
design and stitch over one block of Aida use
two strands of cotton for the cross-stitch and
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USE PAPER PIECING AND COLOURING TO CREATE

CARDS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR CUTE
Seasonal shapes
FOR GREAT PLACE CARDS, REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE SNOWMAN AND
ADD THE NAME OF THE PERSON TO THE BANNER INSTEAD
Colette Smith, Designer
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Cards & Paper
Make it!
WHAT YOU NEED
Card: kraft, black, brown,
green, red, yellow, white
ProMarkers: red, orange,
green, light brown,
mid-brown, light grey,
mid-grey, dark grey
Punch, circle, 3/8
Pens: fine liner, black;

gel, white
Washi tape, red and
white
Cocktail stick
Adhesives: PVA; tape,
double-sided
HAPPY SNOWMAN
Download and print off or copy a snowman
onto white card. Colour in using ProMarkers.
Cut out, leaving a border. Matt the snowman
onto black card and trim. Snip the pointed end
off a cocktail stick and cover with washi tape.
Make a 'Happy Holidays' banner from white,
then attach it to the top of the stick.
Fix to the back of a 'hand' and glue
the end of the banner to the hat.
Create a black top-fold
stand, 5cm x 10.5cm, and stick
to the back of the card.
Carefully cut away the excess
from the blank by following
the line of the snowman.
To nish, trim a small section
from across the bottom to allow
the card to stand.
Craft tip
For an all year-round

greeting, use coloured
card for the robins body
and make the wing and
front from patterned
paper
ROUND ROBIN
How to assemble... A ROBIN CARD
From the pattern pages, cut out a robin's

body and wing from kraft card and an eye
and feet from brown, then a yellow beak, red
breast and green holly leaves. Stick the red
front to the body and matt onto brown. Line
up the beak to the top of the red and x. Trim
the bird out, leaving a narrow border.
Arrange the holly into a cluster and matt
onto brown, then add the wing. Punch three
red circles and glue onto the leaves. Cut out
the holly and wing with a border. Add detail
to the holly and beak using black and white
pens. Attach both elements to the bird.
Make a stand by creating a brown

top-fold blank, 7.5cm x 8.5cm. Stick centrally
to the back of the robin so that the bottom of
the blank is in line with the bird. Snip away
the excess. Trim a straight section at the
bottom so it can stand. CB
SOURCE IT...
Washi tape, Cult Pens, 01884 259856,
cultpens.com
Circle punch, Craft Superstore,
0116 2744 754, craftsuperstore.co.uk
ProMarkers, Letraset, 01562 744522,
letraset.com
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Corinnes craft space
Theres something really appealing about

neat rows of knots in beautiful colours
Craft legend Corinne Bradd talks

all things yarn this month
or a woman who says shes not really

a knitter, I have an awful lot of yarn.
Three sea-grass chests in fact, plus a
load of random colours scattered around
that are works in progress. I say I dont do
a lot with yarn but my tensions good and I
can follow a pattern. My downfall is that I
keep putting off getting my carpal tunnel
sorted, so an evenings work with hook or
needles leaves me with a whole night of
painful pins and needles. I still carry on
regardless, copper bangle and ibuprofen
gel at the ready, because theres something
really appealing about neat rows of knots
in beautiful colours.
My wool collection is a bit like my fabric stash
and paper piles. Theres never two of the same
weight in the same colour. Everything I make
tends to be striped or in blocks. If I ever made a
garment, it would have to be a patchwork granny
square waistcoat like the one I had as a child.
It was red, white and blue, and made up of 32
blocks. I loved it so much that once Id grown out
of it, my mum made it into a cushion for the back
seat of the car.
Both my mum and nan would root through
local jumble sales for hand-knitted garments.
They would be unravelled and wound around my
outstretched hands the hours I spent perched on
a tiny footstool with my arms up in the air!
before being twisted into skeins and thoroughly
washed in an old twin tub that used to skate
across the oor when it span too vigorously. Once
dry, they would be wound into balls, before being
magically transformed into blankets. I dont know
how many were made for charity, but there was
always one ready to be shipped off.
I still have the enormous blankets that my
mum made for Guide camp. Theyre made up of
all the colours deemed too miserable for charity
but perfect for getting muddy!. I still dont know
how she managed to make them so big; I struggle
with the weight of anything larger than a two foot
crochet square and nd myself throwing the work
over my shoulder. I fancy doing something a little
more complicated next an Intarsia blue tit on a
cushion cover, or a trendy bit of fairisle on a scarf.
If only I had the yarn in the correct colours!
Corinne x
Meet Bernard
If you have a basic understanding of working in the round, you can whip up a whole
menagerie of colourful cuddlies without following a pattern. Bernard the giraffe was made
while camping (Again? I hear you say. Does this woman even have a bricks and mortar
home?) between cooking fry-ups and running after small children. Worked in double
crochet with a 3.5mm hook, his head and body are pear shapes, starting from the top for
the head and from the bottom for the body and neck. The arms, legs and ossicones are
tubes of different lengths, and the ears are circles with a couple of trebles to shape them.
The trick to making him cute lies in the stuffing and positioning of parts!
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YARN MEMORIES
This pincushion was made for Homemaker magazine by printing
an old photo onto fabric. Its one of my favourite pictures of my
mum, sister and me. Youll see Im sporting the incredible granny
square waistcoat I mentioned earlier! And theres a big smile on
my face, so I must have adored it.
Theres been a crochet revival

recently and it couldnt come
soon enough. A whole new
generation of hookers are
being taught by their
grandmothers in return for
advice on using a smart
phone. Many toys can be
worked in the round and, as
long as you can count, you
can do it. I especially like
this Christmas bear by
Janine Holmes. Find out
how to make her in issue 65
of Lets Get Crafting:
Knitting & Crochet
magazine, out now!
Q&A
Wild Woollies
Cute animals made from
yarn what could be better?
Fox scarf, 22,
debenhams.com
Why do some balls of yarn last

longer than others? They all tend to
be 50g but some of them make more
rows than others.
ANTHEA KNOX, OXFORD
Good question, and one Ive asked myself in the past until I realised the
answer is really quite simple. Some yarn is heavier than others. Just
because its called DK doesnt mean the yarn is the same weight, its
just wound into a ball that measures 50g. What you need to check is
the yardage. Youd be surprised at the difference in length between
balls depending on the material used. Ive looked up the yardage of
several 50g balls of yarn for example, 100% cotton is 84m and 100%
acrylic is 140m, so thats quite a difference isnt it?
M&S Collection hat, in stores

soon, marksandspencer.com
Crochet octopus, 8.50,

onessystoys.com
If youve got a question for me, send it in to

corinne.bradd@aceville.co.uk
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USE POSCA PENS TO CREATE A GIFT SET

FEATURING BEAUTIFULLY DRAWN
Star bursts
WHAT YOU NEED

uni Posca Pens: 1MR
Metallic, Pink, Blue, Green,
Gold; 1MR, White, Light
Pink, Light Blue, Red, Violet;
3M, Red Wine
Cardstock, assorted
Ribbon, assorted
Gems, self-adhesive
Candle
Wooden blanks, stars, mini
Punch, hole
Adhesives: foam pads, 3-D;
glue, glitter
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STAR CARD
Create a square card blank from gold
cardstock, then add a facing of purple to the front.
Trace a five-point star to the centre and outline in
metallic gold. Fill in each section with various
colours and patterns we've opted for stripes,
swirls, spots, leaf designs, and circles.
Draw two swirling tails from the star in metallic
gold, then add dots in light pink, light blue and
metallic gold. Colour two mini wooden stars one
in gold, another in red with light pink dots and
attach to the card with foam pads. Apply dashes of
metallic gold to 'suspend' the stars from, then add
adhesive gems to the card to complete.
PILLOW BOXES
Trace the box template onto cardstock, then cut,
score and fold where indicated. Position a star motif
of your choice to the centre of side A and transfer
onto the card.
Decorate the motifs with pens in various
colours, allowing drying time between each
application. Once complete, fold over the centre line
and punch a hole through both sides, ensuring they
line up perfectly. Thread ribbon through and secure
inside, then make up the box.
BECAUSE THE PENS ARE WATER-BASED, THEY CAN BE USED

AS A WASH. JUST PUSH COLOUR INTO CREASES OR TIGHT
CORNERS ON 3-D ITEMS WITH A WET BRUSH
Sharon Bennett, Designer
DECORATED CANDLE
Use a clean tissue to remove any grease or
residue from a candle. Trace the eight-point star
design lightly onto it, then fill the centre in red
wine. Add a gold keyline around it and, once dry,
draw blue lines coming out from the star and add
dots in various colours.
Decorate the body of the star in metallic pink,
violet, metallic gold and white. Apply gold swirls
to the top-left and bottom-right of the star, then
add a gem to the centre. Embellish a selection of
circles with glitter glue. CB
Top tips
If at any time colour stops flowing,
replace the cap and shake a couple of times
Should the colour on the nib pick up
previous colour from the surface, just draw
a few lines onto scrap paper
Choose nib width carefully 1MR is
suitable for fine lines and detail, but go
larger for areas that need extensive colour
SOURCE IT...
uni Posca Pens are

available from all good
stationery outlets.
Purchase them online at
hobbycraft.co.uk
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MAKE & SELL:
BABUSHKA ANIMALS
Stitch unique matryoshka-inspired felt creatures to sell,
and nd out how you can craft for charity
WHAT YOU NEED

Wool felt
Fabric scraps, patterned
Thread, embroidery
Ricrac, narrow
Buttons, small
Card, thin
Toy filling
Pen, ballpoint
Trace our templates from the pattern pages

onto thin card and cut out. Draw around the
card pieces onto felt with a ballpoint pen and
trim inside the line with sharp scissors. You will
need two body pieces, a headscarf, apron, face
pieces, four ears and two ear inners.
Use two strands of toning embroidery

thread to stitch the ear inners to the centres of
two ear shapes. Sew the remaining ears to the
back in small running stitch and lightly stuff
through the base. Set aside.
Oversew the face to the centre of the
headscarf. Lightly mark the position of the eyes,
nose and mouth with a pencil and embroider
the details. Pin the headscarf to one body piece,
matching up the curves, and stitch in place
along the bottom edge only, incorporating ricrac
braid as you do so. Add a small button to the
bottom of the headscarf.
Embroider a oral design in the centre of

the apron. Alternatively, cut patterned fabric
larger than the felt piece and tack the sides over
the edges to cover it. Stitch the apron to the
body below the headscarf and add braid to the
bottom edge. Remove the tacking stitches if
using fabric.
Lightly tack the ears to the back of the head
in the desired position. Pin the remaining body
piece to the reverse of the animal and oversew
all the way round, incorporating the ears as you
do so. Leave an opening at the bottom. Lightly
stuff the animal and close up the gap. CB
MONEY SPINNER
People don't want to see the
same handmade creations
again and again, so these
animals are the perfect way
to intrigue potential
customers. You can make an
entire felt menagerie, giving
each one unique
characteristics.
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COPYRIGHT-FREE
Shop Talk
MAKE FOR 1 / SELL for 8
GENEROUS
CRAFTING
We hear from three
ladies who share
their top tips on
crafting for charity
I have recently started sewing for Be Child

Cancer Aware (bechildcanceraware.org) and
my biggest bit of advice is to make sure you
contact the charity to nd out exactly what it is
they need. For example, the charity I sew for
are using the bags I make for children to
collect their Beads of Courage, so they have
come up with a specic design. I also have a
friend who knits for NICU departments, and
she has to check with the individual hospitals
as they require different things only cotton,
set colours, certain sizes etc. So it's really
important that your time and effort results in
something your chosen charity can use.
Miriam Faulkner, Crafts Beautiful reader
If you'd like to knit for charity, visit
knitforpeace.org.uk. My top tip is to make sure
the charity you give your creation to gives it to
those in need. If they are selling it through, for
example, their charity shops, not all of it gets
sold and it could be sent to the rag merchants.
Make sure your knitting doesn't go to waste!
Dame Hilary Blume, Founder and Director of
the Charities Advisory Trust
My top tip is to keep it fresh and exciting.
There are a lot of people trying to raise money
for charity, so do something a little different.
For example, a set of greeting cards with
matching tags can be very popular, rather than
just one card package them professionally
and always label them with your contact
details for future orders. And don't forget to
enjoy it! It shows and people get caught up in
your enthusiasm. See my work at
charitycrafter.blogspot.com
Leigh Jones, Charitycrafter
CHARITY
DIRECTORY
SPEND A LITTLE BIT EXTRA ON GOOD QUALITY FELT WITH

A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF WOOL CHEAPER VARIETIES WILL
TEAR EASILY WHEN STITCHING
Corinne Bradd, Designer
bliss.org.uk Knit tiny clothes and

blankets for premature babies
helpforheroes.org.uk Host a bake sale
to raise money for our men
cancerresearchuk.org Set up a crafty
fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research
savethechildren.org.uk Make whimsical
knitwear for Christmas Jumper Day
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ADD A NEW LEASE OF LIFE TO A MANTELPIECE OR

COFFEE TABLE WITH JANE KHARADES COLOURFUL
Tealight holders
THESE TEALIGHT HOLDERS
WOULD MAKE FANTASTIC
PRESENTS FOR FRIENDS AND
FAMILY THIS CHRISTMAS
Jane Kharade, Designer
WHAT YOU NEED

Air-drying clay, white
Tealight holders, glass x 4
Paints, Glas Art: pink,
red, turquoise, green
Hand dye, Dylon:
Flamingo Pink, Bahama
Blue
Stamp, Snowflake,
IndigoBlu
Card: cream, lime
Papers, patterned
Bells, small x 2
Elastic, metallic
Jump rings, 5mm
Paintbrush, flat: small,
medium
Paper cups x 2
Rolling pin, acrylic
Mat: cutting; vinyl
Scalpel and blades
Cutters: snowflake; round
Sponge
Foil trays
Adhesives: tape,
double-sided; sticky pads
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Mixed Media
Love it!
Craft tip
Acrylic and emulsion

paints can be flammable
near naked flames, so
stain air-drying clay with
clothing dye as a safe
alternative
BLUE TEALIGHT HOLDER
GREEN TEALIGHT HOLDER
RED TEALIGHT HOLDER
Wash and dry a straight-sided tealight

holder. Pour a little blue glass paint into a foil
tray and use a wedge of sponge to apply it
evenly over the glass. Once dry, roll out a
chunk of air-drying clay onto a vinyl mat to
5mm thick using an acrylic rolling pin. Lay the
holder onto the clay and trim the edges to t
using a cutting blade.
Paint a curved tealight holder with green

glass paint and leave to dry. Wrap the glass in
a sheet of air-drying clay, taking the clay just
under the rim. If it doesnt have a rim, press a
length of string into the clay to create a recess
for elastic to sit.
Follow the instructions for the green

tealight holder, this time painting it in red.
Cut out circles from the clay in a different
formation, then dye with pink. Add an
elastic decoration as before. CB
Apply a little water to the glass and

position the clay around the holder. Place the
ends of the clay over one another and smooth
over with your nger to create a seamless join.
Cut out four large circles equidistant from
each other around the holder with a round
cutter. Use a small at paintbrush moistened
with water to brush around the circles to
neaten them. Between the circles, stamp
snowake motifs into the clay, then leave to
dry out for a few days.
Make up pink dye in a paper cup and apply
with a large at paintbrush evenly over the
holder. When completely dry, apply a second coat
to the stamped elements to create contrast.
PINK TEALIGHT HOLDER

Apply pink glass paint evenly over a straightsided tealight holder. Once dry, roll out air-drying
clay, measure the clay against the glass, trim the
excess, and wrap around the glass.
Cut out various sizes of circles around the
holder. Stamp on different sized snowakes,
then leave the clay to dry out completely.
Apply blue dye evenly and allow to dry.
Cut two rows of small staggered circles

around the top. Stamp small and medium
snowakes into a thin piece of clay and cut
them out, then add a hole to one and set aside.
Moisten the clay and slide the snowakes into
place around the bottom of the holder,
alternating them in size.
Once dry, dye the clay in blue. Paint a
second coat to the snowake embellishments
once the rst has dried. Stain the extra
snowake in pink, attach a 5mm jump ring
and thread onto a length of metallic elastic.
Add a small pink bell and tie around the rim.
SOURCE IT...
Acrylic rolling pin and cutting blades,

Staedtler UK Ltd, staedtler.co.uk
Glas Art paints, Marabu, 01908 378899,
marabu.com
Dyes, Dylon, 01737 742000, dylon.co.uk
Snowflake stamp, Lisa B Designs,
01622 675078, lisabdesigns.co.uk
Embellish your
Christmas cards
Create a cream card blank. Stick lime
green card to the front, followed by two
squares of patterned paper, decreasing
in size, to the centre.
Roll out air-drying clay thinly and stamp
snowakes into it, then use a small
snowake cookie cutter around them.
Attach the snowake to the card with
sticky pads to create a raised effect.
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We're offering three lucky winners the chance to
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Historic Newspapers book worth 185
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Three Swarovski kits worth 25 each
Dorothy Wood, designer and ambassador for
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If you love nothing better than to search
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COMBINE BOLD FESTIVE PRINTS AND HOMELY

BROWN PAPERS TO PRESENT YOUR GIFTS IN
Rustic wrapping
TO ADD AN EXTRA TOUCH OF

HOMEMADE MAGIC TO THIS PROJECT,
CREATE YOUR OWN SEASONAL BISCUITS
Amanda Walker, Designer
Amanda Walker, Gift Wrapping_Layout 1 02/10/2014 09:34 Page 2
Mixed Media
Love it!
OUR
ADVICE...
WHAT YOU NEED

Fabric: red, gingham,
Laura Ashley; red,
spotty, Cath Kidston
Blank, card, kraft
Bags, paper, kraft
Cellophane, clear
Embellishments: twine,
burlap; toppers; tags,

kraft; ribbon, gingham,
red, green
Adhesives: foam pads,
3-D; spray mount; tape,
washi
Punch, eyelet
Eyelets
Spoon, porcelain
Use the spray adhesive in

a well ventilated area and
cover any exposed
surfaces with newspaper
COFFEE BAG
Fold red gingham fabric, 30cm square, in
half right sides together. Sew across the base,
then up 18cm and backstitch. Turn the bag out,
then stitch to the top; this will become the cuff.
Tease out the corners and press.
Place a bag of coffee inside. Wind burlap
string around the top and knot, then suspend
the coffee gift tag. Turn the cuff down twice
to nish.
GIFT TAGS
For the coffee tag, create a rounded green
rectangle with 'Freshly Ground Coffee' written
in white using a computer, or a white gel pen
on green card. Cut out. Stick two sections of
washi tape to the top and bottom of a tag, then
x the green label to the centre. Use an eyelet
punch near the top of the tag, then pop an
eyelet in place. Tie green gingham ribbon
through, adding a porcelain spoon as you go.
For a biscuit tag, cover a label in red spotty
fabric with spray adhesive. Trim away the
excess with scissors. Add a green label to the
middle. Punch out a hole in the top of the tag
and attach an eyelet, then tie red gingham
ribbon and burlap string through. Add two
washi tape rows to the base of the tag.
PAPER BAGS
Add to the
theme with
a gift tag
or card
Fix a row of washi tape up
the sides of a vertical card
blank. Add string and green
gingham ribbon through the
eyelet of a prepared tag, tie
into a bow and x to the front
using foam pads. Position two
greeting toppers diagonally
across the front.
Using two patterned washi tapes, add

two rows to the top and across the bottom.
Tie the biscuit tag to a handle. Secure the tag
to the front at an angle using 3-D foam pads.
Place biscuits to the centre of a clear
cellophane square, then draw the diagonal
corners together and secure using burlap
string. Arrange the excess cellophane into a
ruffle and place inside the bag to nish. CB
SOURCE IT...
Stationery and ribbons, The Range,

01206 544658, therange.co.uk
Gingham fabric, Laura Ashley,
03332 008009, lauraashley.com
Baby blanket QX_Layout 1 02/10/2014 14:16 Page 2
BLUE HUES AND WARM COLOURS TEAM

TOGETHER TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL CROCHET
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Hook it!
Baby blanket
TO MAKE UP
WHAT
YOU NEED
Arrange the
squares in rows,
offsetting the order
by two squares
each row. Join the
squares together
into pairs using
leftover cornower
yarn. Place the
squares wrong
sides together and
attach with a dc into
the corner, 3ch and
*dc into next ch sp,
rpt from * until the
next corner.
Yarn, DK, Merino Sport:

cream, mint, sky,
marshmallow, peony, lilac,
heather, camel, cornflower,
mercury, 50g
Crochet hook, 3.5mm
ABBREVIATIONS
ch chain sl st slip stitch
tr treble/trebles rpt repeat
dc double crochet
Finished size: 65cm square
GRANNY SQUARE
Work dc into the

corner of a second
pair of squares and
carry on as before.
Continue using the
same method to
build up a chain of
paired squares.
Foundation ring
with a pale colour,
4ch, join with sl st
into a ring.
Row 1 2ch, 2tr
(counts as 3tr), (2ch,
3tr) three times,
2ch, join with sl st
Row 2 2ch, 2tr
(counts as 3tr) into
the adjacent corner
space. *(ch, 3tr, 2ch,
3tr) into next corner
space, rpt from * to
last corner, 2ch and
join to rst set of tr
with sl st
Row 3 2ch, 2tr
(counts as 3tr) into
the adjacent corner
space. *ch, 3tr, ch,
(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) into
next corner space,
rpt from * to last
corner, 2ch and join
to rst set of tr with
sl st and fasten off
Row 4 with a
darker colour
Add the
remaining rows of
squares to the chain
in the same way,
making a net. Once
all the squares are
secured on the
horizontal sides,
work the same
pattern of stitches
down the rows.
Finish the blanket
with a three row
border of 3tr,
ch worked in
mercury, peony
and heather. CB
Craft tip
Yarn on your crochet hook
not gliding right? Dab a
little hand cream onto the
hook and wipe off
the excess
join to any corner

space. 2ch, 2tr (counts
as 3tr). *ch, 3tr, ch,
3tr, ch, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr)
into next corner space,

rpt from * to last
corner, 2ch and join
to rst set of tr with
sl st and fasten off.

Make eight squares in
each of the following
THE WONDERFUL TONES OF THIS BLANKET REMINDS ME OF

HEATHER, WHICH IS STILL IN SEASON EVEN THIS LATE IN THE YEAR!
colour combinations:
lilac and heather,
sky and cornower,
cream and camel,
marshmallow and
peony, cream and
peony, mint and
camel, mercury
and heather, mint
and cornower
SOURCE IT...
Merino Sport DK,
Yeoman Yarn,
01162 404464,
yeoman-yarns.co.uk
Crochet hook, The
Little Wool Company,
01409 221699,
thelittlewool
company.com
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WE LOVE:
SCANDI
Find out how you can incorporate this
popular trend into your craft projects and
home this Christmas with our handy guide
WORDS BY JECELYN LATIMER
Scandinavian style has been surfacing at Christmas time often these past few years
and is now a very popular trend so much so that you can shop for the look without
any fuss! With a key palette of red, green and cream woven into traditional designs and
themes, the look is easy to achieve and very comforting. So, get ready to channel
simple shapes and woodland scenes with our Nordic-inspired necessities.
Baked treats
Your favourite biscuit

recipe, a stylish cutter
and white icing sugar is all
that's needed to create these
wonderful themed cookies. For
a vast range of shaped cutters
including stars and hearts, visit
squires-shop.com/uk.
Dates for
your diary
Scandinavian Christmas
Market at Rotherhithe,
London, 21st-23rd
November, scanevents.co.uk
Yarn wonders
The Scandinavian
Christmas Craft Fair and
Family Day at The Barber
Institute of Fine Arts in
Birmingham, Saturday 24th
November, barber.org.uk
Give throws, scarves and

toys a perfect nish
using the traditional colour trio of
red, green and cream yarns. The
Debbie Bliss Blue Faced
Leicester DK is made from
100% British wool and would
give your makes an added
homespun spin.
littlehoundalesknits.com
Winter Wonderland,
Hyde Park, London, 21st
November to 5th January,
hydeparkwinter
wonderland.com
tch.net
SCANDI TIPS
Fabric magic
Wow family and

friends with a selection of textiles
handmade from the stunning Scandi
Christmas collection from
makoweruk.com. The charming designs
feature deer, birds, retro toys, hearts
and stars set against homely colours,
which are sure to warm any heart.
PaperCrafter and Let's Get Crafting editor

Ella Johnston shares her advice on
achieving the Nordic look
H Mix and match. Team solid textures such as

blonde wood, crisp card and white paper with
tactile accents in soft wools and felt to add
depth and interest to the overall look.
H Keep it simple. The key to this look is clean
and classy with a touch of whimsy. Stick to one
or two motifs to use in your makes so you dont
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People & Places
Creative
blanks
Stocking filler
Want a themed look

on a shoestring? Wooden
blanks are perfect for using in
a range of projects and can
take a whole host of materials,
such as paint and decoupage.
To decorate your own visit
craftshapes.co.uk, or buy this
star from retreat-home.com
and dala horses from
berryred.co.uk
Treat someone on
Christmas morning to a
sweet Big Sister Maileg mouse
stocking ller! This cute critter
from scandinavianshop.co.uk
comes in a retro box and is a
timeless, nostalgic toy perfect
for a little (or big!) girl.
Chic ribbons
Countdown
Homemade tree decs,

present furnishings, cookie
ties and card making: ribbons are a
crafter's best friend, and there's
plenty of designs out there to cater
for the Scandi look! Visit fantastic
ribbons.com
HAVE FUN CRAFTING UP A SELECTION OF

SCANDI GIFTS THIS CHRISTMAS
Felt-tastic
Felt is a humble yet

versatile material that's
perfect for your seasonal nishes.
These DIY tree dec kits from
claracreate.com have everything
you need to create your own! If
you want to whip up a urry of
makes, white felt sheets from
bloomingfelt.co.uk are ideal.
Jecelyn Latimer, Editorial Assistant
create a clash. Be clever with how you arrange simple shapes. Less is more.
H Play with colour. You dont have to just stick to red and white. Try adding
highlights of icy Nordic blues to create a wintry feel. Green will give a nod to
the themes nature-inspired motifs.
H Make the most of it. Scandi has its roots in traditional crafts, so think
about what projects will suit this style. Appliqud felt decorations look very
effective and paper houses, Fair Isle and chunky cable knits really make this
look sing!
H Be inspired. Thankfully the high street is currently full of Scandi-themed
designs, so scour the internet and well-known shops for looks you love.
Make a mood board of your favourite designs and refer to it when whipping
up your own creations.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas

tree, give me my Advent daily! Tick
off the days to the 25th December with a
charming calendar in a basic tree shape.
Fill the boxes with whatever you like; we
will denitely add craft goodies to ours.
Washi tape Wednesdays, anyone?
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ONLINE:
Best Online Retailer
q Joanna Sheen
q Hunkydory Crafts
q Create and Craft
q Claritystamp
Other........................................................
Best Craft Blog
q Tonic Studio
q Hunkydory Crafts
q PartiCraft Sue Wilson
q Barbara Gray
Other........................................................
PRODUCTS/PRODUCT RANGES:
Best New Product 2014
q Spellbinders Tool 'n One
q Tattered Lace dies
q Brother ScanNCut
q Hunkydory Crafts paper pads
q Tattered Lace embossing
folders
Other........................................................
Favourite Papercraft Range 2014
q docrafts
q Hunkydory Crafts
q Craftwork Cards
q Graphic 45
Other........................................................
Best Sticking Product Range
q Creative Expressions Cosmic
Shimmer
q Pinair
q Stix2
q Collall All-Purpose Glue
Other........................................................
Best Craft Punch Range
q Woodware Craft Collection
q Xcut
q Tonic Studios
q Martha Stewart
Other........................................................
Best Gadget/Machine Investment
in 2014
q Sizzix Big Shot
q Brother ScanNCut
q Spellbinders Grand Calibur
q eBosser
Other........................................................
Best Painting Range

q Cosmic Shimmer
q Pebeo
q Sheena Douglass
Other........................................................
Best Rubber Stamping Range
q Creative Expressions
q Clearly Stamps, Hunkydory
Crafts
q Sheena Douglass
q Claritystamp
Other........................................................
Best Baking Range for Crafts
q Little Venice Cake Company
q Cake Lace
q Wilton
q Katy Sue Designs
Other........................................................
Best New Craft Book 2014
q Love At First Stitch by Tilly
Walnes (Quadrille)
q Sew Bunting by Debbie Shore
(Search Press)
q Half Yard Heaven by Debbie
Shore (Search Press)
q Zentangle 1 Basics Expanded
Workbook Edition by Suzanne
McNeill (Design Originals)
q Crafting with Hunkydory
Compendium 3
Other........................................................
Best CD-Rom/DVD Product
q Serif Craft Artist
q Joanna Sheen One Summer's
Day
q Bebunni by Crafter's Companion
q Debbi Moore Shabby Chic
Other........................................................
Favourite Knitting & Stitching
Product
q Deramores yarn
q Clover Pom Pom Maker
q Patons yarn
q Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear DK Wool
Other........................................................
Favourite Fabric Range
q Moda
q Liberty of London
q Cath Kidston
q Tilda
q Pinair
Other........................................................
Best Sewing Machine Brand
q Janome
q Toyota
q Singer
q Brother
Other........................................................
RETAILERS:
Best Independent Store (please
select appropriate area only)
North of England
q Stamps by Me, Wakeeld
q Chloe's Creative Cards, Durham
q Inspirations, Preston
q Crafty Corner, South Shields
Other........................................................
South of England
q Craftasmic, Taunton
q Crafty Devils, Devon
q Oyster Stamps, Kent
q Pinnacle Crafts, Billericay
Other........................................................
Midlands
q Sunrise Crafts, Wolverhampton
q Honeypot Crafts, Nottingham
q Mountain Ash Crafts,
Stourbridge
q Pink Tulip Creations, Studley
Other........................................................
Scotland
q Stampers Grove, Edinburgh
q Craft World, Glasgow
q Days to Remember, Falkirk
q The Papeterie, Aberdeen
Other........................................................
Wales
q Craft Age, Llandudno
q Bizzyngers, Port Talbot
q Dandie Crafts, Pontypridd
Other........................................................
Ireland
q Inspiring Ideas, Dublin
q Craft Corner, Coleraine
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Other........................................................
Best TV Shopping Channel
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Other........................................................
Best UK Craft Exhibition/Show
2014
q Summer Crafting, Doncaster
q The Knitting & Stitching Show,
London
q The Great British Craft Festival,
Midlands
q Hobbycrafts, NEC, Birmingham
Other........................................................
Best Craft Chain Store
q Samuel Taylors
q The Range
q Hobbycraft
Other........................................................
PERSONALITIES:
Best Overall Designer 2014
q Rebecca Seddon
q Debbi Moore
q Stephanie Weightman
q Barbara Gray
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Favourite Craft Celebrity
q Dean Wilson
q Barbara Gray
q Leonie Pujol
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The 2014 Craft Awards

A big thank you from
some of the nominees
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Made by you_Layout 1 02/10/2014 11:51 Page 1
Made by You:
FELT WREATH
IT JUST WOULDNT BE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A WREATH, SO CREATE

OUR DECORATIVE SHOW-STOPPER IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVITIES
WHAT YOU NEED

Felt: white, 25cm
square; green, 25cm
square; red, 1m x 2m
Styrofoam ring, 30cm
Ribbon, gingham, 1.5cm
wide, 1.25m
Dressmaker's pins
Needle and thread
Pen, fabric marker
Scissors, sharp
SOURCE IT...
Felt, ribbon & buttons:
Bead & head pins:
Styrofoam wreath:
Cool Crafting
01539 561928
coolcrafting.co.uk
Spellbound Bead Co
01543 417650,
spellboundbead.co.uk
Craftmill
01614 845888,
craftmill.co.uk
Made by you_Layout 1 02/10/2014 11:52 Page 2
WORKSHOP
Stitch
Craft tip
When cutting your
ruffled circles, t
them closely
together to avoid
wasting any felt
FOR A BRIGHT
AND MODERN
LOOK, USE
JEWEL-TONED FELT
SUCH AS FUCHSIA,
EMERALD AND
AMETHYST
Design detail
Helen Newton,
Designer
Using sharp dressmakers

scissors to cut the felt gives
a clean, neat edge to the
ruffles, leaves and petals
Coming
next time...
Weve got a
Christmas stocking
how-to for
you to enjoy
Using the template on our

pattern pages, trace 250 circles
onto red felt and cut out. Fold one
in half, then in half again, to make
a quarter of a circle. Push a pin
through the point and press into a
Styrofoam ring. Continue in this
way until the ring is covered.
Pin a gingham ribbon loop to
the reverse of the wreath for
hanging. Make a bow out of the
remaining ribbon fold one end
over onto itself by 10cm, and
continue until the whole length

is layered. Sew a couple of small
stitches in the centre to secure.
Push the bow into the wreath
between the ruffles with a pin
and arrange the loops.
Trim ve small and ve large
petals from red felt. Fold each one
in half lengthways and sew a few
running stitches from the bottom
of the petal, two-thirds of the way
to the top. Cut white felt, 1cm x
6cm, to make stamens. Create
small snips all the way along one

long edge to create a fringe. Roll it
up and secure with tacking
stitches. Trim ve green leaves
and attach to the wreath, then pin
the large red petals, small red
petals, and white stamens.
Cut out a white felt spiral
shape. Roll from the outside to
the centre, then secure with
tacking stitches to stop it
unravelling. Repeat to make a
total of three roses. Trim four
rose leaves from green felt.

Decide on the position of the
main poinsettia and push a pin
through the stem of all ve large
green leaves spread them out in
a fan shape and push into the
wreath. Next, pin a large pink petal
in the centre. Add the ve smaller
petals in the same way, then
secure the white stamen in the
middle. Pin the rose leaves either
side of the poinsettia and attach
the white roses. CB
CNM Nov_Layout 1 02/10/2014 11:23 Page 1
Coming next month
Projects
Upcycle a basket for your pooch to
settle down and sleep in this winter
Make a stitched stocking from scratch
with our workshop
Decorate pens and notebooks with
polymer clay for a unique twist
Running out of time? Try our
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Create Nordic-inspired papercraft
makes with Katie Skilton
Craft quick Christmas cards to send to
loved ones in time
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Baking_Layout 1 02/10/2014 11:21 Page 2
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR FESTIVE

BAKING BY ADDING A
MAJESTIC SPIN TO CREATE
Wrap a single cookie in cellophane and

use it as a present tag with a hand-piped
name for a lovely personal touch
Mich Turner, Designer
Photography by Amanda Heywood
Royal
COOKIES
Baking_Layout 1 02/10/2014 11:21 Page 3
IN THE KITCHEN
These cookies are perfect for adding a touch of traditional
festive glam to your table! Not only are they easy to make,
your little ones can also be a part of the fun by letting them
WHAT YOU NEED
Plain flour, 250g

Butter, unsalted, 125g
Sugar, light brown, 125g
Egg, large, beaten
Flavourings, ground: cinnamon,
2.8g; nutmeg, 1.4g; ginger, 1.4g;
almonds, 50g
Almond extract, 3ml
Icing, royal: red, green, gold
Sugarpaste: red, brown, gold
Tools: rolling pin;

modelling, star
Cutters: round, fluted,
3.5cm; round, 7.5cm;
crown; skate
Piping bags
Piping nozzles: round, no.
2; star, no.5
Ribbon: white, red, mixed
Bake & Craft
place pre-cut pieces of sugarpaste onto them. Finally,

settle down with a cup of Earl Grey and nibble on a few
of these biscuits before bedtime on Christmas eve.
Biscuit base
Preheat an oven to 180C. Rub butter,

flour and spices in a bowl to fine
breadcrumbs, then add sugar, almonds
and almond extract. Stir in the egg and knead
into a ball. Wrap the dough in cling film and
chill for 30 minutes, then roll out to a thickness
of 7mm. Use icing sugar to stop it sticking.
Using the downloadable templates from
our website, cut four sets of crowns and
skates. To make a wreath, cut a cookie
from a round cutter and trim out the inner
using a fluted one, then poke with a straw at the
top. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
Crowns
1
2
Attach a no. 2 nozzle to a piping bag, fill

with gold royal icing and outline each
crown 3mm from the edge, then the hole.
Thin the icing down and flood the inside, filling
the gaps using a paintbrush. Leave to dry.
Add white royal icing lines and pearls to
the base. Pipe three fleur de lys emblems
and join with scallops. Dot pearls around
the top and add another fleur de lys. Leave to
dry, then thread ribbon through the hole.
Wreaths
1
2
Create four bows from ribbon, then

roll out 'berries' from red and gold
sugarpaste. Snip a 'v' into a piping bag
filled with green icing, then starting from the
top pressure pipe a garland down both sides.
While the icing is still wet, fix the bows
and berries into place. Leave to dry, then
thread ribbon through the holes.
Skates
1
2
Roll red sugarpaste, 2mm, and cut out

four skates. Fix them into position on
the cookies and stick, using a little royal
icing as glue. Add a pattern with a star tool.
Zig zag white royal icing to the top using a
star nozzle, then pipe straight at the base.
Leave to dry. Roll brown sugarpaste and
taper one end to a point, then secure to make
the blade. Add ribbon to finish. CB
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Log cabin quilt qx_Layout 1 03/10/2014 09:14 Page 2
AS WINTER DRAWS IN, COSY UP WITH

CORINNE BRADD'S RETRO
Log cabin
quilt
This quilt
measures
100cm x135cm
WHAT YOU NEED

Fabrics, Dashwood Studio,
Retro Orchard: Stripe,
0.75m; Fruit Wedges, 0.5m;
fat quarter each of Orchard,
Graphic Fruit, Seedlings,
Tossed Apples, Small Floral,
Grape Flurry
Quilt wadding, lightweight,
110cm x 145cm
Backing fabric, cotton,
white, 110cm x 145cm
LOG CABIN QUILTS LOOK HIGHLY COMPLEX BUT ARE SECRETLY VERY SIMPLE! AS LONG AS THE
STRIPS ARE ALL CUT TO THE SAME WIDTH AND WORKED IN THE SAME DIRECTION,
IT'S EASY TO PRODUCE A NEAT PATTERN WITH THE MINIMUM OF FUSS.
Log cabin quilt qx_Layout 1 03/10/2014 09:14 Page 3
Stitch
Love it!
TO MAKE THE QUILT
Prepare your fabrics by cutting two or three
6cm strips from each design; cut across the Stripe
pattern. Separate the fabrics into lights (ve prints)
and darks (three prints). Take the Fruit Wedge fabric
and a light print, then cut a 6cm square from each
strip. Sew these together and press the resulting
rectangle at with your nger.
Take another strip of light fabric and pin right
side together to the long edge of the rectangle.
Stitch in place and nger press at. Draw a line
straight line across the fabric using a ruler as a
guide, level with the original rectangle, then cut to
make a square panel.
Refer to the template on the pattern pages and
start to arrange the strips until the block is 32cm,
with has two sides in a dark print and the opposite
sides in a light stripe. Press the seams to one side
on the reverse of the panel.
Make a second block in the same way, however
this time use the fabrics in a different order so that
the different prints are used up equally. Save any
leftover pieces of fabric strip as they can be
stitched together to make a usable length.
Make 12 blocks in total and stitch together in a
3 x 4 grid, matching up the seams where necessary.
Ensure that all blocks are laid out in the same
direction, light to dark. The quilt top will appear to
have striped sashing between each block. Add
strips of the same fabric to the remaining two
edges to make a complete border.
Fold in 5mm along the edges and press,

mitring the corners. Lay the white cotton fabric
down, place the wadding on top and position the
quilt top over the stack. Pin in place at regular
intervals. Stitch 'in the ditch' on either side of the
sashing strips and the inside of the border to hold
the layers together.
Trim the wadding to the size of the quilt top.
Cut the backing fabric, 2cm larger than the quilt
top. Fold the edges over the wadding to line up
with the pressed edges of the quilt top and mitre
the corners. Pin and top stitch the edges together
2mm from the hem. CB
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Poppy Journal_Layout 1 02/10/2014 12:03 Page 1
Stitch
Make it!
GATHER TOGETHER YOUR MEMORABILIA

AND MAKE CAROLYN LETTENS ENCHANTING
Poppy journal
As we approach Remembrance Sunday, share and

reflect on times gone by with family members who
may have personal memories from the First World
War. Bring together old photos and textiles in this
fabric memory book made using repurposed table
linen, with snippets of cotton lace and old sepia

photographs. Create this beautiful hand stitched
keepsake to pass onto younger generations so that
they too can keep memories alive.
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WHAT
YOU NEED
Fabric: Laura Gunn
for Michael Miller,
Garden Wall Floral
(poppy); Tim Holtz
Eclectic Elements
(number/script);
pale blue floral
print; scraps
Table linen, vintage
Cotton lace, vintage
Buttons, vintage
Ribbon, Union Jack
Photographs, black
and white
Paper ephemera,
vintage
Wadding, 21cm
x 31cm
Iron-on interfacing
Thread, machine
embroidery
Sewing machine
BOOK COVER
Trim an old embroidered table cloth to 31cm
x 21cm. Fold it in half and mark the middle with
a line of pins; this will become the front and back
of your book, so choose a piece that has some
nice embroidery on it. Cut out two poppy heads
from the printed fabric and back with iron-on
interfacing. Trim a piece of script print fabric, a
number 11 and a short length of old lace.
Take wadding the same size and lay the book
front on top, right side up. Arrange the cut pieces
on the right-hand side of the pins; this will be the
front of your book. Pin in place before machine or
hand stitching through the wadding. At the lefthand side of the pins, stitch a rectangle of script
printed fabric with a scrap of lace.
Stamp remember in black ink on the back
cover and never forget on the front. Cut two
25cm lengths of ribbon, then stitch one on each
side of the cover so they meet when you close
the book. Remove pins and set aside. Trim blue
fabric the same size and mark the middle with
pins. Place a vintage photograph on the left, lay
short lengths of cotton lace across three
corners and stitch in place. Add small fabric
scraps and a poppy for interest. Stamp your
relative's name onto a length of cotton trim and
fix down the side of the photograph.
Craft tip
Always try to make

copies of original old
photos, or why not print
some onto fabric using a
simple photo transfer
technique
Stitch
Make it!
Design detail
Stick some tiny black beads on
the poppy heads with PVA glue
to add a dimensional element
SO MUCH INFORMATION
CAN BE LOST BETWEEN
GENERATIONS THIS TACTILE
MEMORY BOOK CAN BECOME
A TREASURED HEIRLOOM FOR
YOUR FAMILY
Carolyn Letten, Designer
On the right-hand side of the pins,
cut an old ticket or coupon from printed
fabric and lay it across the back of a
postcard. Cut three fabric scraps, a
small snippet of lace and a section of
embroidery from a piece of table linen.
Arrange as shown and sew lines of
machine stitching in red. Add a pearl
button under the embroidery for detail.
ASSEMBLE THE BOOK

Take the nished front and back
cover and lay it wadding side up.
Position the pages you have just
nished, right side up onto the wadding
and pin in place all around the edges.
Now machine stitch all the way around,
1cm in from the edge, three times to
make sure you dont stitch across the
ribbon closures. Trim excess fabric from
the edge, almost up to the stitching line.
Sew a central line down the middle to
form the spine of the book. Set aside.
To make the additional pages, cut
a rectangle of pale blue print, 20cm
x 30cm, slightly smaller than before,
and mark the middle with pins. On the
right-hand side, stitch a rectangle of
map print fabric to the bottom half. Back
a fabric poppy with interfacing and sew
it to the top right of the page. Add a
number 11 as well as small pieces of
fabric and lace. Iron on the reverse.
On the left side of the pins, hand or
machine stitch an old postcard at an
angle. Sew ribbon across the bottom,
then back a poppy with interfacing and
stitch it to the bottom left of the
postcard. Finish the page with a scrap
of old lace to the top right of the
postcard and a large blue button to the
poppy centre. Set aside.
Trim script fabric, 20cm x 30cm, and
mark the middle with pins. On the left
side of the pins, stitch an old photograph
at an angle. Attach lace across the top
and sew on a poppy, poppy bud and
bright fabric scrap. Hand stitch a large
pearl button at the bottom-left.
Lay the reverse of a written

postcard at an angle. Tuck two
contrasting pieces of fabric under the
left side of the postcard and machine in
place. Stitch an orange triangle of fabric
as shown. Interface a large poppy head,
place as shown, but before stitching,
tuck a collage effect of fabric scraps and
lace underneath it. Stitch a small navy
button to the poppy centre.
To make up these middle pages, take
the last page that you set aside and lay it
wrong side up. Take the middle page and
lay it on top, right side up, pin together.
Machine stitch all the way around three
times and trim excess close to the stitch
line. Lay this section on top of the rst
front and back cover section and stitch
down the middle to secure. CB
Adding detail to photographs

Use a simple punch technique to give a special photo
a decorative edge. We recommend that you copy the
photo rst, then add the punched edge to the copy and
save the original. Now turn it into a matching tag that
goes nicely with the journal. Punch a hole in the top
left corner and thread a length of union jack ribbon
through it for tying.
SOURCE IT...
All fabrics, Eclectic Maker, eclecticmaker.co.uk
Vintage buttons and lace, Cool Crafting, 0153 956 1928,
coolcrafting.co.uk
Sewing machine, Janome, janome.co.uk
Candle Sconce_Layout 1 02/10/2014 09:45 Page 1
PAINT AND PUNCH AWAY TO CREATE

JILL ALBLAS DECORATED
Candle sconce
THESE PAINTS MAKE IT

REALLY EASY TO ACHIEVE A
MARBLED FINISH ON A VARIETY
OF DIFFERENT SURFACES
Jill Alblas, Designer
Candle Sconce_Layout 1 02/10/2014 09:45 Page 2
Mixed Media
Love it!
WHAT YOU NEED
Paint: Fantasy Moon,
turquoise; Fantasy
Prism, onyx, pearl
Candle sconce, MDF
Candle
Box, wooden x 2
Punches, leaves
Card: turquoise, white,
grey
Embossing foil, silver
Paper, baking
Lettering, peel-off, silver
Cord, suede, turquoise
Beads, 4mm: white,
turquoise
Wire, silver
Paintbrush
Adhesives: craft glue,
strong; foam pads, 3-D
CANDLE SCONCE
Remove the mirror and backing board from
an MDF sconce. Coat the front generously with
onyx paint, then add blobs of turquoise. Leave
to dry, then paint the edges in onyx. Stand
the sconce upright and paint the base in the
same way.
Tape the mirror and backing board back in
place and fix a candle in position. Punch six leaf
sprays from foil, then place three of them on
non-stick paper. Cut three pieces of wire, 10cm
long. Glue them down the middle of the foil
leaves and add the remaining leaves on top.
Press down so the wires are sandwiched
firmly between. Paint two leaves in turquoise
and the other in pearl. Leave to dry, then turn
over and paint the other sides. Glue them at the
base of the candle.
TRINKET BOX
TREE CARD
Brush one side of a box with onyx or pearl

paint, then add small blobs of turquoise. Leave
to dry, then repeat on the remaining sides of the
box. Paint the lid and knob in the same way.
Punch three small and four large leaf

sprays from embossing foil. Cut a thin foil
strip, 7cm long. Place these on non-stick
paper and brush generously with turquoise
paint. Leave to dry.
Punch and paint leaves. Once dry, thread

the wires with a few beads. Glue a suede bow
beside the knob and adhere the leaves in place.
Create a blank, 10cm x 16.5cm, and

cover the front with grey card. Trim white
card, 8.5cm x 14.5cm, and glue in the
centre. Spell out a greeting in silver letters
on turquoise card, trim, then use foam pads
to secure it centrally near the bottom of the
white card. Glue a strip of suede either side.
Trim turquoise card, 8cm x 11cm, and
adhere with foam pads, just above the
greeting. Glue the painted foil strip up the
middle of the turquoise card, then add
small and large leaves to create a tree
shape. Tie a suede bow and glue towards
the bottom of the stem. Embellish with a
few beads, then leave to dry. CB
Make your
own pillar candle
Take this project to the next level and
craft your own candle to adorn the
sconce. You can find out about classes,
discover online video tutorials and
more at candlemakers.co.uk, or call
020 7602 4031 for more info.
SOURCE IT...
Candle sconce, Claro Enterprises,

01423 885879, claroenterprises.co.uk
Pebeo paints, Addicted 2 Craft,
01453 836541, addicted2craft.com
Wooden boxes, Creativ Company,
01793 616068, cc-craft.co.uk
Leaf punches, Efco, 01737 245450,
efco.sinotexuk.com
NEW.Craft tips_Layout 1 02/10/2014 10:54 Page 1
Really Useful
CRAFT TIPS
CB READERS SHARE THEIR CRAFTY ADVICE
Let It Snow
Crafting with kids? To create

an effortless wintry scene,
use white paint and cotton
earbuds and dot onto dark
paper for an instant snow
urry. You can also stick them
together to make snowakes!
Imogen Mills, via Twitter
Feather Fun
Easy Upcycle
Glue small gems to the tips of

feathers and leave to dry,
then push them into a
polystyrene cone to
make a lovely festive
tree centrepiece
Cut up old CDs into small

pieces and stick them onto
baubles for a simple yet fun
way of upcycling your decs
Janet Miller, via Twitter
Matt Gregson, via email
GONE FLUFFY
Paint Tabs
hes from
Save the colour swatc
y're perfect for
homeware stores: the
s, cards, die-cut
making quirky gift tag
and more!
elements, decorations
Want to remove pilling from your

clothes and fabric projects? Gently run
a disposable razor over the surface to
get rid of the small balls of uff
Wendy Trench, Lincoln
Twine Care
Need to crochet with twine?

Wrap matt tape around
your index finger to
stop the material from
irritating your skin
Jessica Andrews,
via email
email
Alexandra Simpson, via
BUTTONS
GALORE
To help the little
(and big!) ones keep their
book pages saved, secure
pretty buttons to paper clips using
super glue and leave to dry. You can
create a whole collection of these
tabs in next to no time!
Tammy Morris, Essex
Punch 'n Go
Use a square punch for a fast, easy way
to create chevrons for small banners.
You can also save the little triangles
and use them for a collage project
Dorothy White, via email
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CRAFT OF THE MONTH
Ive recently discovered shadow printing, which is a brand new technique that uses sunlight
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LOOK WHAT
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I dont send too many Christmas
cards, so I like to take my time and
make the ones I do really special.
This greeting uses a lovely winter
colour combination icy blue and
white. To create the card, matt and
frame, I've used my square nesting
dies, plus pearlescent card. I then
used my fave Christmas die the
Krystal Square and sprayed the
snowflake with adhesive, before
coating it with crystal glitter and
embellishing the corner using
more dies. Plus white pompoms
and blue ribbon too!
Something
Ive learned...
This month I learned how to make
honey-based hand cream! My husband
keeps bees at the bottom of the garden
and I wanted to make the most of it, as
there is only so much you can eat! I've
scented it with wild rose, and it smells
absolutely gorgeous.

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CB Nov 14 Cover qx_CB Cover 13/10/2014 14:31 Page 1

No.1 for Crafters

CRAFTS BEAUTIFUL ISSUE 273 NOVEMBER 2014

EASY WAYS WITH YOUR 24-PIECE KIT

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When early mornings arrive crisp with the first frosts of

The whole family can enjoy our

Sarah Crosland, Editor

All our projects

Meet the team

Your free gift next month

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Make your own woodland-themed crafts in no time with

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CARDS & PAPER

11 5 WAYS WITH... NORDIC COLOURS

Raid your workbox bits and bobs and

Enjoy our pick of seasonal ideas to do,

Tricks, tips and handy know-how from

31 SNOW FUN LAYOUT

Share makes and stories with fellow

Display your photos using Spellbinders dies

Combine playful, bright papers with bold

54 OUR PAPERCRAFT HERO

We take a look at the integral role that crafting

74 MAKE & SELL

46 HOT CHOCOLATE SET

Add sparkle to your celebrations and create

CB readers offer their crafty advice

56 CRAFTING ON THE HOME FRONT

Explore the wonders of the creative

122 BEHIND THE CAMERA

Craft entrepreneur Stacey Caron

Make up seasonal motifs from paper and

108 REALLY USEFUL CRAFT TIPS

34 A DAY IN THE LIFE

Team charming images and pretty papers

22 ASK THE EXPERTS

Craft legend Corinne Bradd talks all

PEOPLE & PLACES

Experiment with Scandi themes and

14 INSPIRATION FOR NOVEMBER

Give a loved one the gift of comfort and

94 MADE BY YOU: FELT WREATH

100 LOG CABIN QUILT

103 POPPY JOURNAL

Stephanie Weightman shares her

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38 DIANE BODEN QUILLS

42 SARA NAUMANNS MASTERCLASS

BROWSE & BUY

Gingerbread is big news for Christmas 2014:

106 CANDLE SCONCE

BAKE & CRAFT

Learn how to make your own papercraft