Cardmaking Papercraft 2015-11

102 Pages·2015·21.191 MB·English

by  Sienna Parulis-Cook

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Welcome
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Contents
Contents
TheUK’sNo.1cardmakingmagazine
November 2015
On the cover
Competition 13
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PennyBlackArcticAnticsclearstamps
Masterclass 24
Giveparchmentcraftatrywiththe new
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10wayswithsnowflakes 30
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Addatouchoffrostedbeautytoyourcrafts
withthesesnowflake punch ideas parchment craft funkyXmasdesigns
Quickmakes 34
12speedycardstomakeforChristmas
Homesweethome 42
Treatyourfriendsandfamilytotastygiftsin
upcycledjamjars.Sweetandsimple!
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Fun,funkyandfestivepapersdesignedby
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Creativewayswithglitter,sequinsandbeads
Knowhowtechnique 56
Createamazingpatchwork-stylecards
andtagswithsimpledie-cutshapes
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78 10 minute makess 56 KKKKKnnowhow technique
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42 Sweet treats in
upcycled jars
Features
Yourfreegift 10
FabideasforyourXmascard,stamp&tagset*
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StylishpapersfortheChristmasseason
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Useonesketchtomakethree festive cards
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Christmaspolarbears
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Our pick of thelatest and best products
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Crafter’sQ&A 75
Ourexpertsansweryourcrafting questions
Puzzles 83
Takeabreakwithourprizecrossword
66Something for the weekend
Templates 86
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Toolbox 90
Yourguidetothecardmakingessentials
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Glossary 93
Cardmakingtermsmade simple
Nextmonth 96
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