PaperCraft Inspirations Christmas 2019

If there’s glue between your fingers, ink ingrained on your hands or magical rain and glitter all over your home, you’re not alone – Christmas card making is in full swing across the world. If you’re still looking for the perfect festive finish, you have to try a magic rain shaker (p31) – beads move up and down a string to look like snow, or magical rain! This issue’s nativity printables (p8) are pretty magical too, including an angel with wings that move and stunning seasonal illustrations you can print from our website for free. Turn to page 49 for Hanukkah and birthday designs, too. Happy crafting!…

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Shopping list Basic card kit & your Magic Windows set, plus * Card Maker’s Collection DVD-ROM – Buds to Blooms, from Angela Poole * Embossing powder – Rose Gold, from Wow! Embossing Powder * Dovecraft glitter glue – Candyfloss, from Trimcraft * Dovecraft 3D pearl effects – Pastel Yellow, from Hobbycraft * Tumble dryer sheet * Blue pigment ink * Ribbons * Hole punch * Pink brads * White card * Doubled-sided tape Slide on by Use scrap card pieces to make a sliding greeting! Simply wrap a thin strip of card around a border that’s mounted to the card. By attaching the sentiment to the wrapped band, the greeting will slide. Your craft kit This Angela Poole Magic Windows craft kit comes with the export edition of Papercraft inspirations. The Christmas glitter découpage kit was included with the October…

Many people appreciate a card that celebrates the story of Christmas, so why not surprise them with one to treasure from Naomi Skinner’s beautiful nativity printables. These designs allow you to recreate whichever part of the nativity you want, whether that’s the three wise men following a star, the angel messenger or Mary and Joseph watching over the new-born baby Jesus. It’s easy to bring the 2,000-year-old story to life with our fabulous card designs. The angel with moving wings or the pop-up crib would be the perfect way to introduce little ones to the story of Christmas and remindeveryone else how the mostspecial time of year all began… Shopping list Basic card kit and your nativity printables, plus * Moonstone nesting dies – Scalloped & Straight Edged Ovals, from Hunkydory * Gold glitter, red &…

ishaPlastow Q What did you think about these printables? A I loved these printables as soon as I saw them! Naomi has illustrated a few different backgrounds, and in particular, the evening skies over Bethlehem really appealed to me. I added a front layer to the cards to show the three wise men travelling, following the star. Q Do you have a top tip for using these printables? A Once you’ve printed them out, use a small pair of scissors to fussy cut your characters with precision. It will look neater. Lore Green Q How did you create depth in your beautiful nativity cards? A I love building scenes and playing with depth, and these papers are perfect for that! I like using foam pads, and often double – or triple – them up to create depth…

A new way to colour The Faber Castell Gelatos are an exciting new way to colour, with a medium that can be applied to a variety of different surfaces, like paper, fabric, canvas and wood, thanks to a creamy, smooth consistency. They are water-soluble, acid free, odourless and mix easily to form liquids, while the wide stick is ideal for large-scale work, such as canvases. Pair with a Gelli Plate for the ideal gift this Christmas! Gelatos water-soluble crayons – Translucent, Iridescent, Metallic, £24.95 per pack from Faber Castell HO HO HOLIDAYS! With Santa, Mrs Claus and a flying reindeer, this set is ideal for classic Christmas cards with the delightful Lawn Fawn style. Why not pair with the Rooftop Border and Mini String of Lights for a cute card with Santa going down…