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1 September/October 2013 Issue 41 ONLY 2.95 $4.95 Perfect festive cards A variety of seasonal collections to suit all your loved ones Your source of creative inspiration Crafty gifts Made for him & her Bake a cupcake scene Easy steps to an edible village SAVE UP TO 15! Vouchers inside A Christmas table to be proud of... Cheerful home décor to capture the festive spirit this winter Start a wish list today! Our top picks from the hottest 2013 craft stash Your stories Gifts Cake Jewellery Scrapbooking Cardmaking

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3 docrafts Creativity Welcome Meet the designers JO AUSTIN Jo crafts a sweet little Christmas gift bag and two cards to match using the new Country Companions range, page 32 KEREN BAKER Craft all your Christmas cards in one go using Keren s easy-to-produce card making ideas to suit all recipients, page 22 BECKIE DREYER Beckie uses the beautiful new Capsule Spots & Stripes Jewels collection to wrap one of the trickiest gifts, page 28 TERESA EWINGTON Use Little Red Robin by Lucy Cromwell to craft a stationery set to send your seasonal thoughts. Teresa shows you how, page 106 KATY GODBEER Katy creates upcycled home décor storage this issue, page 58 and tips and tricks in our Scrapbooking section, starting page 77 Welcome The days are getting shorter and there s a chill in the air luring us inside to start those festive preparations in the countdown to the biggest crafting event of the year...christmas! We have a whole host of inspiration, tips and the latest collections and tools to see you through to the day itself. First off the mark is Papermania s nostalgic 12 Days of Christmas collection which will have you eager to try one of the trendiest crafts around, paper cutting! Turn to page 8 for all manner of festive makes using this filigree collection, not forgetting some party themed projects uterlising your free paper pack and stamp set on page 68. Each year our card list gets longer so we ve got some easy-to-produce cards using a mix of the best festive collections for stress-free crafting on page 22, plus our cover cards on page 14. Handmade gifts are top of our agenda too and we have ideas for all the family this issue. Turn to page 72 for jewellery, soft craft and papercraft gifts for him and her. Don t forget your vouchers inside your Creativity Essentials booklet worth 15, plus there are great competition prizes to be won! Tina Piper, Editor tinap@docrafts.com For weekly project ideas, top tips, video tutorials and much more visit docrafts.com BECKY JAMES Becky crafts our cover cards on page 14 and creates cheerful table settings using the new First Noel range, page 25 KATE LOGSDON Kate s papercrafted Christmas tree is sure to inspire you on page 20. She also takes on Technique Challenge, page 37 JILL PRYOR Back with more delicious recipes and cake decorating steps, Jill creates cupcakes to wow this Christmas, page 34 SHAYNA RENZ Gorgeous chainmail jewellery techniques are top of the agenda for Shayna on page 60 and Back to basics, page 64 KATIE SKILTON Katie crafts a host of festive makes with the nostalgic new 12 Days of Christmas collection from Papermania, page 8 docrafts.com 3

4 Contents Cover topics Perfect festive cards A Christmas table to be proud of... Bake a cupcake scene Crafty gifts Start a wish list today! Your exclusive vouchers YOUR FREE GIFT! Papermania 12 Days of Christmas 6 x 6" Paper Pack and Clear Stamp Set Projects to make Days of Christmas All-singing, all-dancing projects using the new paper cutting inspired collection from Papermania Good tidings Cover cards using the newest collections Plump little pumpkins Sew your own patchwork pumpkins this Halloween with Capsule Jewels Fat Quarters Star struck Craft an entire tree with Xcut s new star die Yuletide greetings Easy-to-produce cards for Christmas Merry & bright Go traditional this Christmas with First Noel Drink to that Beckie Dreyer takes on some boozy projects Winter wishes Festive frolics with Country Companions Bring home the cake Impressive cupcakes by Jill Pryor Smart storage A useful and totally Gorjuss storage folder Old drawers new tricks Upcycled space-saving drawers Luxe links Chic chainmail jewellery by Shayna Renz Vellum detail Festive glittered vellum from Papermania A stitch in time Pretty haberdashery embroidery hoop Party perfect Your free 12 Days of Christmas cover gift Made with love Handmade Christmas gifts to suit Creepy crafts Haunting kids makes from Craft Planet Let it snow...snowglobe magic in upcycled wine glasses Forever festive Cute Forever Friends door hanger and cards Crafty savings Find exclusive docrafts vouchers worth 15 Say it with style Paper crafted Little Red Robin stationery Highland bling Christmas in the Country crackers! Festive goodies Grab the September/October Goody Bag Play time Papermania Festive Toy Box Clear Stamps Your Creativity Your gallery Your letters Join us online Your exclusive Creativity Club Your stories Crafty clubs Next issue Save s! Use your money-saving vouchers and then try our project ideas on page 104! 4 docrafts Creativity

5 68 docrafts Creativity Contents 16 Features 6 Gossip We chat about the latest crafting goodies 37 Technique challenge Papermania Filigree Cards 40 Giveaways Enter September s giveaways to win fabulous goodies! 48 Tina s talent spot Two talented crafters have been spotted! 51 Competition Win a Forever Friends signed print 54 Take a template We show just how varied following one template can be! 57 Product focus Counting down the days 76 Product focus On the button 93 Product focus Cutting edge 94 docrafts Events Meet our demonstrators 103 Product focus Santa Baby 109 Product focus Country charm Scrapbooking Introduction Our top scrapbooking tips and tricks We love Our pick of the best paper craft this issue Creative ways with Xcut Xpress machine and a selection of new dies Photo workshop Katy Godbeer teaches you the the ins and outs of bokeh to transform your photographs for Christmas layouts Scrap the everyday This issue our designers recall some tasty Christmas treats Take the time! Three Christmas themed layouts to suit using the stylish new 12 Days of Christmas collection by Papermania Inspired by... We challenged designer Beckie Dreyer to come up with two layouts inspired by the look of lace Loose ends What can you do with your scrapbooking leftovers? Workshops Back to basics! Chainmail techniques Masterclass New festive Xcut Border Punches Xcut Xpress The lowdown on this must-have die-cutting machine Craft clinic Here to help! We answer your crafting questions Templates Photocopy to make our projects 60 WIN! 1,000 of crafting goodies on page 40 Next issue! Free docrafts 2014 pocket diary See page 122 docrafts.com 5

6 12 Days of Christmas Designer Katie Skilton creates some all-singing, all-dancing projects using the paper cutting inspired new 12 Days of Christmas collection from Papermania Brush the buildings with a white ink pad for a snowy look 8 docrafts Creativity

7 DIE-CUT & EMBOSS UP TO A4 RRP The adjustable dial makes the Xcut Xpress a versatile machine compatible with most manufacturers dies and embossing folders. The machine creates beautiful single or multi-layer embossed effects and will die-cut various media including; paper, card, felt, foam, fabric, adhesive paper, thin plastic and much more. Large base plate, cutting pad & metal shim included Stable locking platforms Compact storage size Design Objectives Ltd docrafts.com

8 Thin metal dies Metal foam backed Thick foam backed Embossing folders Tri-boss folders Paper Mixed Media Fabric

9 Merry & bright Project Merry & bright Go traditional this Christmas with Papermania's First Noel collection T he Christmas table forms the centre of the festivities and the new Papermania First Noel collection is the perfect choice for traditional decorations and table settings. With a contemporary twist, the rich opulent colouring and foiled detail will ensure this year's celebrations are remembered. This collection is bound to evoke a sense of wonder for all those joining you for this special time of the year. Create an embroidery shape name holder Use check patterned papers to decoupage coordinating place mats Make your own napkin rings to match docrafts.com 25

10 Counting down the days Product focus Counting down the days Make the new Papermania At Christmas by Lucy Cromwell Advent Calendar Kit ready to fill with treats for December The build-up to Christmas is always an exciting time and with the beautiful Papermania At Christmas by Lucy Cromwell Advent Calendar Kit, you can count down the days in festive appeal. With its pretty, nostalgic patterns and timeless style, this charming tree of treats is sure to become a treasured decoration to bring out year after year. Product Focus! NEW! Papermania At Christmas by Lucy Cromwell Advent Calendar Kit RRP Cover the cardboard elements with the patterned paper and slot together Fill your tree with festive goodies! Create paper baubles to decorate docrafts.com 57

11 Let it snow... Designer Becky James brings the magic of a snowglobe to an upcycled wine glass project for you to try Why not place an LED tealight on top! Place Craft Planet pompoms into the base to mimic snowballs 98 docrafts Creativity

12 Santa baby Product focus Santa baby This crafty selection will make gift buying easy...if you can bear to part with them! What's on your wish list this Christmas? Tilly Daydream 16" Patchwork Cushion Kit RRP Papermania Fat Quarters Capsule Spots & Stripes Brights RRP Country Companions Winter Wishes Stampers Gift Set RRP Tilly Daydream Ultimate Card Kit Little Venice Cake Company Elegant Cupcake Kit RRP Papermania Christmas in the Country Cross Stitch Heart Kit Fair Isle RRP Gorjuss A6 Cards & Envelopes RRP Xcut A4 Xpress Die-cutting Machine RRP Xcut Large Dies Stag RRP Xcut Large Palm Punch Petal RRP Tilly Daydream A5 Embellished Framed Decoupage Card Kit RRP 4 docrafts.com 103