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HELLOHello and welcome to the 2015 edition of the

I am so excited about this edition as it is the fi rst time ever that we’ve provided the 32 free craft papers in digital format as well as within the magazine! This means that you can print them out as many times as you wish and offers unlimited crafting! The DVD upon which they are provided also includes some great tutorials from Donna McKean and Sara Naumann showing you useful techniques that can be applied to your card making all year round. A big thank you to Donna and Sara for sharing their skills. Not only that but on the front of this magazine you will fi nd a free embossing folder. The Starry Night design is exclusive to Making Cards readers and can be used not just for Christmas but on other occasions throughout the year.

A big thank you to all the contributors who worked hard to transform the beautiful artwork into the wonderful selection of cards that you will fi nd in this edition. Emma, Kitty, Dee, Dani, Wendy and fi rst time contributors to the Christmas edition Faye and Sarah. The selection of cards that each designer produces always amazes me - shaker cards, waterfall cards, teabag folding etc, the imagination and creativity that this clever bunch possess is simply incredible. You can fi nd out a little more about our clever contributors on page 7.

As always we’ve teamed up with some great brands to offer you the chance to win some excellent prizes including a super set from WOW Embossing Powders that you will see used in the DVD tutorial from Sara. Turn to page 11 to fi nd out more.

We all love to see the cards you create so please feel free to share them on our Facebook page. You can also email photos of your cards to me [email protected] for the chance for your work to appear in our regular edition and maybe even win yourself a crafty prize!

Happy Christmas crafting!

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Making Cards Christmas Special 2015

Hello and welcome to the 2015 edition of the Hello and welcome to the 2015 edition of the

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28 Christmas characters Adorable designs of furry friends for animal lovers.

Christmas cat With love Exchanging gifts Season’s greetings Pretty plaid Christmas kitten 25th December Christmas present

34 Perfect poinsettia Beautiful and colourful illustrations of this traditional Christmas � ower in pretty pink tones.

Poinsettia and pearls Pink and gold Framed foliage Season’s greetings Poinsettia pocket Merry Christmas Perfect poinsettia Three blooms

14 Robin red breast This cute feathered friend won’t fail to bring a smile to your face with these adorable illustrations.

Teabag folded Christmas tree Triple star Bearing gifts Woolly hat Robin Holly and berries Robin’s sleigh Guiding light A time for giving

21 Lovely lamb This lovely lamb has worked hard and is fully prepared for the festive season and looks great with added sparkle.

Blue beauty Christmas presents Screen of stars Christmas wishes Give a star All wrapped up Choosing the tree Christmas window Holly and bows Brayered background

Christmas presents Glittered plaid

7 Meet the contributors Find out a little more about what your favourite contributors will be up to this Christmas and their Christmas card habits.

8 Bits to buy The ultimate Christmas wish list! We’ve shopped around for the best things money can buy to help you make cards in style.

11 Prizes for you Find out how to be in with a chance of winning yourself some amazing prizes!

55 Making Cards subscription offer Turn to page 55 to � nd out more about our great current subscription o� er.

PROJECTS12 Retro kids These adorable children are enjoying all things Christmas whilst ensuring they are wrapped up for the chilly season.

Christmas cuddles Ho ho ho

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DESIGNS FROM YOUR FREE BONUS PAPERS

ON THE FREE DVD

Craft box basicsYou will see ‘Craft box basics’ appear at the end of each ‘What do I need?’ list in the card projects throughout the magazine. By craft box basics we mean all your basic craft box products such as scissors, pencil, ruler, PVA glue, glue pen/dots, double-sided tape, foam pads, masking tape, hole punch, tweezers for peel-offs and fi ddly decoupage.

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39 Winter wildlife Celebrate the splendour of beautiful wildlife in this small collection of illustrations in winter tones.

Tidings of great joy Bows and barn owls Happy Christmas Greetings Let it snow Beautiful barn owl

43 Pretty snow scene Snow can create some beautiful scenes including those in this selection of cards including a stunning stacker card.

Seasons shaker Pop-up surprise cuddles Merry Christmas easel Snowy scene Winter wonderland Best buds Ribbon rosette Let it snow

49 We three kings A traditional Christmas theme with modern illustrations including a super double take card.

Christmas time The journey Golden glitter Three kings Shooting star Double take nativity Starry night

54 Santa Claus is coming to town A collection of cards showing Santa enjoying the festive season both at work and play including a fun waterfall card design.

Christmas waterfall Tired Santa Book of Santa

58 Angel Five colourful cards featuring illustrations based around a stained glass window e� ect.

True Christmas Noel Angel Gatefold nativity Mother and child

62 Christmas paws Meet Peter the pug, this cheeky chappy features in quirky illustrations for all lovers of animals.

Mini book I’m a reindeer! Pug and bow Wagging wishes

64 Bonus projects Designs using your FREE bonus papers on the FREE DVD!

Pretty in purple Xmas joy with love Woof

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Meet the contributors…Making Cards Christmas Special 2015

CONTRIBUTORS

Emma Williams Christmas is always a busy time of year and for me the run up to the big day is one of the most exciting parts of the holiday. In preparation, I’ll decorate the house, make copious amounts of food and hit the

shops for those special presents which will need to be wrapped for placing under the tree. Then, come

Christmas Day, it will be all about relaxing, watching the Queen’s Speech and Downton Abbey and just

celebrating the rest of the holiday with my family. But one of the most important things I’ll be doing in the run up, is making beautiful cards for close family and this

year, I plan to create cards full of nostalgia of days gone by, using some of the wonderful new stamp and die

designs that have been released and incorporating the traditional colours of Christmas.

Dani Martin Christmas to me is a time of fun and sparkle, so I like my cards to reflect

that. I prefer to make just a few cards for special friends. I hope Christmas will be a happy one this year and a special

time for everyone.

Faye Wynn Jones I need about fifty Christmas Cards and they are

my least favourite to make! I really dislike making Christmas Cards in the summer when the weather

is gorgeous. It’s our son’s birthday at the beginning of December, and I don’t like Christmas things to happen

before that. So, along with my anti-Christmas-in-summer rule, I have about three weeks to prepare everything that’s needed, start to finish. Eek. Panic!

This is when my usually clean and simple card making style, gets really clean, although close family members

might get a sentiment too. After all that last minute rushing around, a quiet Christmas at home, relaxing in a big, cosy jumper with my loved ones close by is the perfect end to the year for me. I might even do some

colouring. Not Christmas related, of course...

Dee Paramour I love making my own Christmas cards.

Having been doing it for years I know exactly when to start, what I need and the sort of cards that my friends and family

will like. I am lucky enough to work closely with a number of crafting brands and so

am privileged to get to play with their new Christmas products first. It is always so exciting to see what they come out with and I never fail to be impressed. You will

see the work I produce with these brands in magazines and on television, having this as a job makes my

year yet alone Christmas.

Kitty Frampton I only make handmade cards for close

friends and family and I make them throughout the year so I really don’t feel the pressure and it’s not all last minute (Although I do always miss someone out and have to make a quick card!).

I have to be organised - Christmas is a busy time for me as I continue to make cards for Making Cards magazine, run

my shop and online craft shop and shop for my two very excited little girls!

Sarah Jackman-Read I used to make all of my Christmas cards but now I make so many in my job at docrafts that I tend to

just make for close family. My mum would be most upset if she didn’t get a handmade card although the

husband isn’t too bothered, he prefers something Star Wars related! I will be using the fabulous new Xcut shadow box Christmas dies for my makes as they are wonderful for mixing with any Christmas

range and look like you’ve spent hours on them when actually they’re really quick! My Christmas will be

very quiet as I have no kids although my pug Lottie is a massive kid and loves opening presents!

I will probably cook for my parents and husband and enjoy a nice walk on the beach afterwards.

Wendy Martin I would like to try and make all my cards

this year and not just for family and friends but for neighbours as well. I think

giving a handmade card gives a nice personal touch and makes Christmas

time more special. I would like my Christmas to be special this year, full of love, kindness and happiness and if it turns out to be a white Christmas too, what could be more special than that.


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SHOPPING


BITS TO BUYTreat yourself this Christmas with one of these super gifts that will enhance your crafting experience.

Lapdog tray, £75.99 (Image: lapdog) Essential for comfy, creative Christmas crafting is Lapdog® - The Craft Anywhere Tray. The unique design with it clever 72 compartments and spaces solves the problem of having to balance everything on a � at tray or the chair arm.www.lapdogtray.co.uk

Lapdog tray, £75.99 Essential for comfy, creative Christmas crafting is Lapdog® - The Craft Anywhere Tray. The unique design with it clever 72 compartments and spaces solves the problem of having to balance everything on a � at tray or the chair arm.www.lapdogtray.co.uk

Brightspark by Lumie, £115Brightspark is a small but powerful SAD lightbox, versatile for use at home or in the workplace. Lightboxes lift mood, boost concentration and restore natural energy, useful for work productivity, women’s health and many other conditions.www.lumie.com (01954 780500)

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Tattered Lace Complete Charisma Die Collection with CD ROMs, £215.94 Create your own decoupage simply and e� ectively using these six Tattered Lace Click, Print, Go Charisma CD ROMs, each containing 20 stunning backgrounds and 10 decoupage sheets!www.createandcraft.tv

Craftwell eBrush Airbrush Kit, £139.99 Take your colouring to the next level with this easy to use, professional quality airbrush from Craftwell! Crafters will be able to use their favourite markers, including the Spectrum Noir range, to create stunning results at the push of a button.www.hunkydorycrafts.co.uk (01772 272577)

background or an ordinary background, Dotspen can help you quickly master professional drawing skills in a limited time, it is a brand-new, creative and

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Cricut Explore Air, £259.99 Cricut Explore Air™ is an electronic cutting machine for DIY projects and crafts. It precisely cuts a wide variety of materials from paper to vinyl, even thick materials like leather and burlap! This machine features built-in Bluetooth® for wireless cutting, a dual carriage to cut and write in just one step and free cloud-based design software for computer and iPad®. www.hobbycraft.co.uk (0330 026 1400)

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Todo, £299.99 This diverse and dynamic dream machine caters for every crafter’s needs. Whether you want to die-cut, eboss, letterpress or hot foil, this machine is the only one in the world that can do everything!www.createandcraft.tv/todo (09056 480480)

Heidi Swapp - Minc 12” Foil Applicator with Starter Kit, £129.99 The Minc machine is a heated system for foil application. You can choose from a number of items from Heidi to embellish or create your own design to apply foil to by simply printing from a toner based printer, such as a laser printer.www.heylittlemagpie.com

The Ultimate Pen Storage, £29.99 A versatile storage solution that � ts not only Spectrum Noir pens, but also all pens up to 17mm (5/8”) in diameter. A modular system that can be customised to your personal craft or work space. Set includes a set of six clear trays. www.crafterscompanion.co.uk


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COMPETITION

Here’s your chance to win lots of craft and card making goodies. To enter simply send us your address on a postcard or email us listing the giveaways you are interested in. The closing date for all entries is 31st October 2015.

PRIZES FOR YOU

Send your entries to: Prizes for You Christmas Special 2015, Making Cards, Warners Group Publications, West Street,

Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9PH. Or email your entry to [email protected]

(Please state if you do not wish Warners Group PLC to contact you regarding their products or servicesthat may be of interest or for your details to be shared with reputable third companies)


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For more information or to book tickets please visit www.ichfevents.co.uk or call 01425 277988. You can follow @thecraftshows on Twitter or like ‘Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Shows‘ on Facebook.

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Chri� mas cuddles Designed by Emma Williams

What do I need? Making Cards Christmas craft

papers MCCS1503, MCCS1504 White, pearlescent white, red,

aqua and green card Die-cut sentiment White seam binding Black fine line pen Opal White Liquid Pearls by Ranger Red jingle bells Red twine Super 2” Holly Leaf Punch

by Woodware Blue stick-on gems Biscotti Perfect Pearls Spray Mist Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Create two 15cm square card blanks

from white card. Place the � rst card in front of you with the fold on the left side then drawn diagonally from the top left to bottom right corners. Cut along the line to remove the top right corner. Place the second card in front of you with the fold on the right side. Draw a diagonal line from the top right to the bottom left corner then cut along to remove the top left corner.

2 Cut a 14cm square piece of red snow� ake backing paper, mount

onto a 14.5cm square of aqua card and � x to the inside of � rst side.

4 Cut more red snow� ake backing paper to a 1.5x5cm and mount onto

red card leaving a narrow border on the long top and bottom edges only. Using foam pads, attach the strip across the front of the pocket card approx. 3.5cm from the bottom edge.

5 Tie two strips of white seam binding into a scru� y bow. Thread two small

red jingle bells onto a piece of red twine and tie them to the centre of the bow. Attach the bow to the front of the envelope, placing it onto the left side of the border strip where the two panels cross over one another.

6 Punch � ve holly leaves from green card and spritz with Biscotti Perfect

Pearls Spray Mist. Once the leaves are thoroughly dry, shape and curl each one to create dimension. Arrange the holly leaves around the bow, attaching the stems underneath.

7 Add a small gem to either end of the border strip.

8 To create the insert; Cut the topper to 10x13.5cm and using a black � ne

line pen, add faux stitching around the outside. Double mount the topper onto pearlescent white then red card leaving a narrow border each time.

3 Trim further red snow� ake backing paper to 13cm square and cut in half

diagonally from the top left to the bottom right. Cut aqua card to 13.5cm square and cut in half the same way. Mount the snow� ake backing paper onto the aqua card. Fix the � rst onto the triangular front of the � rst card and the second onto the triangular front of the second. Fix the cards together, the back of the � rst card on top of the back of the second and the front of the second on top of the front of the � rst, creating a pocket and enabling the insert inside to move freely in and out.

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Ho ho ho Designed by Sarah Jackman-Read

What do I need? Making Cards Christmas craft papers

MCCS1503, MCCS1516, MCCS1523 White card Small circle punch Create Christmas Sentiments

Stamps by Papermania Green ink Blue organza ribbon Green stick-on gems Craft box basics

9 Cut a � nal piece of red snow� ake

backing paper to 1.5x3cm and mount on pearlescent white card. Fix to the back of the panel on the top edge to act as a pulling tab. Mount the panel again onto pearlescent white card.

10 Add a die-cut sentiment below

the feet of the couple and apply small dots of Liquid Pearls around the outside. Allow to dry before placing the mounted topper inside the pocket to � nish.

Where can I buy it?- Red jingle bells www.ebay.co.uk - Super 2” Holly Leaf Punch by

Woodware www.theglitterpot.co.uk (01444 831445)

- Biscotti Perfect Pearls Spray Mist www.thecraftbarn.co.uk

Where can I buy it?- Create Christmas Sentiments

Stamps by Papermania www.craftydevilspapercraft.co.uk

How do I make it? 1 Create a card blank

measuring 12.5x18.5cm from white card.

2 Cut green plaid backing paper to 12x18cm and

� x to the card front.

3 Trim blue backing paper to 10.5x13.5cm

and mount onto white card leaving a narrow border. Trim the topper to 9x12cm and punch each corner with a small circle punch. Mount onto green plaid backing paper leaving a narrow border and punch the corners to match. Layer the piece together using foam pads before � xing to the card front using foam pads again. Stick a green gem in each corner.

Optional Extra...Ink up a small piece of cut n’ dry with

Pumice Stone Distress Ink and create the ground around the couple’s feet by

blending the ink onto the paper.

4 Stamp Ho ho ho in green ink and cut to 8x2cm. Double mount onto blue

backing paper then white card and attach below the topper using foam pads.

5 Tie a bow in blue organza ribbon and secure to the bottom left

corner of the topper to � nish.


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How do I make it?

1 Create a 15cm square card blank from white card and place in front

of you with the fold at the top. Score

Teabag folded Chri� mas tree Designed by Emma Williams

of you with the fold at the top. Score


MCCS1502, MCCS1505 White, red and brown card

Opal White Liquid pearls by Ranger

Die-cut sentiment Green ProMarker pen Natural twine Regal Gold Candi Craft box basics

horizontally across the centre of the card front and mountain fold to make an easel shape.

2 Cut a second piece of white card, 15cm square and attach this piece

of card to the folded lower section only. This creates your basic easel card blank.

3 Cut two pieces of the candy cane paper, each measuring 14cm square

and mount onto red card, leaving a thin border around each side. Attach the � rst piece to the inside of your easel card and the second to the front upright section of your card.

4 Cut a piece of white card measuring 11cm square and use an embossing

tool to emboss a double straight line approximately 5mm from the edge and 5mm between each other. Mount the embossed card onto red card and stick to the folded over section.

5 Cut four squares from the green paper measuring 7.5cm square,

6cm square, 5cm square and 3.5cm square. Take the largest square and with the patterned side down, fold paper diagonally corner to corner both ways, unfolding after each fold. Make sure that all your folds are crisp.


ROBIN RED BREAST

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6 Place the square of paper face down again and fold across the centre of

the square to form a rectangle. Crease well and unfold (Picture A).

7 Once again place the square in front of you with the pattern facing

upwards and fold the other way across the centre forming a rectangle.

8 Fold paper in half by folding along the diagonal line and

pushing the sides in towards the centre to form a triangle, ensuring that they meet in the middle underneath the top section (Picture B). Fold the top corners back on themselves so the points meet in the middle.

9 Repeat on all four squares.

10 Adhere the smallest of the folded triangles to the top of the white

square card on the easel and then place and attach the second smallest by placing the tip inside the previous triangle (Picture D). Continue with the remaining shapes until you form your Christmas tree (Picture E).

11 Cut a small strip of brown card to create a trunk for the tree and

attach with foam pads.

12 Create a triple looped bow from a piece of twine and attach at the

base of the trunk.

13 Colour a white die-cut sentiment using a green ProMarker pen and

attach with foam pads to the base of the trunk, on top of the twine bow.

14 Cut out the bow from the backing paper and attach to the top of

your tree.

15 Add small dots of Liquid Pearls around the outside of the tree and

leave to dry.

A B C

D E

Teabag folding step-by steps

16 Add four gold Candi pieces to each corner of the Christmas tree square.

17 Cut a further strip of candy cane paper to measure 2.5x14cm and

mount on red card, leaving a thin border along the long sides but trim the short sides � ush. Attach the strip across the base of your easel card with foam pads to act as a stopper.

18 Cut out the robin from the papers and attach with foam pads to the

bottom right corner of the easel. Finish by adding two pieces of gold Candi to each corner on the base of the card.

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Triple � ar

Bearing gifts

Designed by Emma Williams

Designed by Faye Wynn-Jones

3 Cut the topper to 10.5x9.5cm and draw a border of faux stitching in

red � ne line pen. Double mount onto pearlescent white then blue card before � xing to the card front approx. 2.5cm from the top edge.

4 Apply Frayed Burlap Distress Ink to a small piece of Cut n’ Dry

foam and add the ink around the robins feet to give the appearance that it is standing on the ground. Using a glue pen, apply glue over the top of the inked area and sprinkle glamour dust over the top. Leave to dry.

5 Once dry apply small dots of Liquid Pearls around the

outside of the robin to give the e� ect of snow. Whilst the Liquid Pearls are still wet, sprinkle with Glamour Dust and then set aside to dry again.

6 Cut white card to 14x4.5cm and emboss using the Starry

Night embossing folder. You will need to move the card and place the remaining area of the strip that needs to be embossed inside the folder, ensuring that

Ink to a small piece of Cut n’ Dry


papers MCCS1502, MCCS1505 White, pearlescent white,

red and blue Red fine line pen Frayed Burlap Distress Ink Cut n’ Dry foam Starry Night embossing folder White Candi Glamour Dust glitter Die-cut message Stick-on gems Glue pen Opal White Liquid Pearls by Ranger Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Create a 15x21cm card blank from

white card with the fold at the top.

2 Cut blue snow� ake backing paper to 14x20cm, mount onto red card

measuring 14.5x20.5cm and � x to the card front.

How do I make it? Create a 10cm square white card blank. Cut the robin topper to 9x8cm and draw a double border just inside the outer edge using a black � ne line pen. Mount onto blue star backing paper leaving a 5mm border on the top and bottom edges only. Mount again onto blue card leaving a 2mm border all around and � x to the card front to � nish.

QUICK CARD!

you line up the stars to give a continuous pattern. Mount the embossed card onto blue card leaving a narrow border showing on the top and bottom edges only and using foam pads � x the strip across the bottom section of the card.

7 Using the star templates provided, create one large star and two smaller

stars as per the instructions on provided in the DVD tutorial. Attach the large 3D star to the centre of the border strip and the smaller stars either side.

8 Add a circular die-cut message to the center of the large star, attaching it

with silicone glue. Stick small gems to the centre of the smaller stars. Attach Candi to each corner of the card blank to � nish.


How do I Create a 10cm square white card blank. Cut the robin topper to 9x8cm and draw a double border just inside the outer edge using a black � ne line pen. Mount onto blue star backing paper leaving a 5mm border on the top and bottom edges only. Mount again onto blue card leaving a 2mm border all around and � x to the card front to � nish.


papers MCC1522 White and Kraft card Starry Night embossing folder

Craft box basics


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Woolly hat

Robin

Designed by Kitty Frampton

Designed by Wendy Martin

How do I make it? 1 Create a 12x14.5cm card blank

with the fold at the top.

2 Cut an 11x13.5cm piece of blue snow� ake backing paper and

mount on Kraft card, leaving a thin border along each side. Stick to the centre of the card front.

3 Cut three strips of red snow� ake paper; two measuring

2.5x9.5cm and one measuring 3x10.5cm. Trim a ‘v’ into a short edge of the longest strip and mount on Kraft card. Stick to the centre of the card front with the ‘v’ at the bottom. Mount the other two strips on Kraft card and stick either side of the � rst strip on the card front.


MCCS1502, MCCS1504, MCCS1505 White and Kraft card Red grosgrain ribbon Sentiment topper Clear stick-on gems Craft box basics


MCCS1505, MCCS1538 (bonus) White, green and purple card Arctic Snowflake Punch

by Martha Stewart Season’s Greetings Sweet Wordlets

die by Die-Versions Edgeabilities Classic Edges One

by Spellbinders Stick-on gems Craft box basics

How do I make it?

1 Using white card create a card blank measuring 20x13cm and with the fold

on the top edge.

2 Create a scalloped edge on the bottom of green card and again on

the bonus purple backing paper. Cut the purple backing paper to 20x5.5cm. Layer the backing paper onto the

green card leaving a narrow border of green along the bottom and trimming the green card to leave a narrow border at the top. Trim the sides � ush before � xing to the card front 1cm from the bottom edge.

3 Create three banners in green card measuring 2cm in width and varying

in length. Cut a ‘v’ into the bottom of each and � x to the left side of the card front as shown.

4 Cut around the robin to create

a circular topper measuring approx. 9cm in diameter, mount onto a slightly larger circle of green card and stick on the right side of the card front.

5 Punch � ve white snow� akes using the Artic Snow� ake punch. Fix one

to each of the banners and two to the topper. Stick a gem in the centre of each. Create a vertical row of gems in the top right corner also.

6 Create the greeting Season’s Greetings in purple card and attach

over the top of the banners to � nish.


4 Cut out the robin with a woolly hat topper and mount on Kraft card,

trimming a thin border along each side. Use foam pads to attach it to the card front on top of the snow� ake strips.

5 Cut a 10cm piece of red ribbon and trim a ‘v’ into each short end.

Stick along the bottom of the card front. Add a sentiment to the centre of it with foam pads.

6 Finish by adding a stick-on gem either side of the sentiment and also to each

corner of the topper, adding three to the top right corner.

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Guiding light Designed by Faye Wynn-Jones

How do I make it? Create a 10cm square white card blank. Cut the robin topper to 9x8cm and draw a double border just inside the outer edge using a black � ne line pen. Mount onto blue star backing paper leaving a 1.8cm border on the bottom edge only. Mount again onto blue card leaving a 2mm border all around and � x to the card front to � nish.

QUICK CARD!


How do I Create a 10cm square white card blank. Cut the robin topper to 9x8cm and draw a double border just inside the outer edge using a black � ne line pen. Mount onto blue star backing paper leaving a 1.8cm border on the bottom edge only. Mount again onto blue card leaving a 2mm border all around and � x to the card front to � nish.


papers MCCS1505, MCCS1529

White and blue card Black fine line pen Craft box basics

Holly and berries Robin’s sleighDesigned by Faye Wynn-Jones Designed by Faye Wynn-Jones

How do I make it?

1 Create a white 12cm square card blank.

2 Trim red plaid backing paper

to 11cm square, mount onto Kraft card measuring 11.5cm square and � x to the card front.

3 Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing folder and cut to a � nished size of 9cm. Mount onto Kraft card

measuring 9.5cm square. Fix to the centre of the plaid panel.

4 Carefully trim around the robin leaving a very narrow border of white and � x to the card front using foam pads to � nish.

How do I make it?

1 Create a 12.5cm square white

card blank.

2 Trim red plaid backing paper

to 11.5cm square and mount onto Kraft card 12cm square. Cut a piece of green backing paper to 11.5x4.5cm and mount onto Kraft card measuring 12x5cm. Fix across the centre of the plaid panel before � xing the panel to the card front.

3 Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing folder and cut to 9cm square. Carefully cut around the robin

leaving a narrow border to white and � x to the square using foam pads. Mount the panel onto the centre of Kraft card measuring 9.5cm square and � x to the centre of the card to � nish.

make it?

to 11.5cm square and mount onto Kraft card

piece of green backing paper to 11.5x4.5cm and mount onto piece of green backing paper to 11.5x4.5cm and mount onto


MCCS1505, MCCS1510, MCCS1519 White and Kraft card Starry Night embossing folder Craft box basics

make it? Create a white 12cm square card blank.

mount onto Kraft card


MCCS1505, MCCS1510 White and Kraft card Starry Night embossing folder Craft box basics


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A time for giving Designed by Dee Paramour


MCCS1505, MCCS1519 6x6 Kraft card blanks Green and Kraft card Red and green bakers twine

Red heart buttons Black fine line pen Craft box basics

of the bottom. Carefully cut along this line using a sharp craft knife. Draw through the aperture, following the exact same shape onto card inside and cut along this line too.

3 Place the cut card blank, fold displayed in mountain fashion, onto the second

card blank, fold displayed in valley fashion, and draw through the apertures on the top, bottom and outside edges. Carefully cut the three lines each side.

4 Using a score board, score vertical lines above and below the rectangle.

Fold the outside edges back towards the centre fold of the card blank. Apply adhesive to the folded back pieces, push the cut rectangle pieces through the apertures of the outside card blank and � x in place.

5 Wrap green and red twine diagonally around the top left corner of one

topper and the top right hand corner of the other topper. Thread twine through a couple of heart buttons and tie into place as shown. Fix the toppers into place on each side of the card front.

6 Cut strips of the green backing paper to 1.5cm wide and mount onto green

card 2cm wide. Cut sections to � t across the top and bottom of the card front, the centre pieces scored and mountain folded in the middle to � ex with the card. Write a sentiment of your choice repeatedly across the bottom border to � nish. How do I make it?

1 Cut two robin toppers to 9.5x8.5cm. Triple mount them onto green card

measuring 10x9cm, Kraft card measuring 10.5x9.5cm, then green card measuring 11x10cm to ensure an even border all around.

2 Place a topper in the centre of one of the card blanks. Draw round the

right hand side, starting in the centre point at the top and ending in the centre

Where can I buy it?- 6x6 Kraft card blanks

www.hobbycraft.co.uk (03300 261400)

- Red and green twine www.emeraldcrafts.com (02380 283199)


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HappyChristmas

£6.99SD172

Size of Die: 99 x 44mm

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Blue beauty Designed by Dee Paramour

LOVELY LAMB


MCCS1507, MCCS1523, MCCS1529

A3 white, pearlescent white,

blue mirri and blue satin card

Night Sky VersaMagic Chalk

Pigment Ink Pad Snowflake View Die Set

by Spellbinders Crystal Stickles White organza ribbon White and blue cherry blossom

paper flowers White and silver clover leaf stems

Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Fold the white A3 card in half and

make an 8x8” card blank tearing the edges rather than cutting. Ink the edges with the Night Sky inkpad.

2 Tear four 19.7cm long strips of varying widths using the blue

backing paper. Ink the edges as before and apply Crystal Stickles. Fix to the font of the card leaving a gap between each as shown.

3 Using blue mirri card, die-cut the middle sized Snow� ake View die.

Repeat in blue satin. Place the die over the topper shown and draw round the inside edge missing any areas where the image goes under the die. Cut out so the drawn

line and line round any overlapping image connect. Apply highlights to the lamb’s wool using Crystal Stickles.

4 Tear two pieces of pearlescent white card, one to measure 12x17.5cm and

the other to 9x14cm. Tear a piece of the blue star backing paper to measure 10.8x16cm. Ink the edges of each piece with Night Sky ink and apply Crystal Stickles.

5 Layer the ripped card together placing each of the pieces at a

di� erent angle as shown. Thread white organza ribbon thought the � rst die-cut piece, � x on top using foam pads wrapping the ribbon around the layers and securing the ends behind. Tie a bow in more ribbon and � x on the left side.

6 Fix the blue satin die-cut at an angle on the right hand side of the card.

Fix the layered pieces in place at an angle on the left hand side.

7 Make up two posies with white and blue cherry blossom paper � owers and

add two clover leaf stems in each. Fix the two posies together using the stems and wrap white organza ribbon around the joint area. Tie a bow in more of the same ribbon and � x so it sits between the two posies. Fix the arrangement to the right hand side of the card at an angle and apply some Crystal Stickles to the stamens to � nish.

Where can I buy it?- A3 white card

www.annamariedesigns.co.uk (07807 656063)

- Snow� ake View Die Set by Spellbinders www.emeraldcrafts.co.uk (02380 283199)

- White and blue cherry blossom paper � owers and White and silver clover leaf stems www.hobbycraft.co.uk (03300 261400)

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Screen of � ars Designed by Dee Paramour

How do I make it?

1 Create two white card blanks measuring 14.5cm square.

4 Cover the inside back of the card with candy cane backing paper and

using a black � ne line pen draw a wobbly line just inside the outer edge. Cover the inside of the front � aps with red stars backing paper.

5 Cut out the scroll topper and mount onto red card leaving a narrow

border. Fix centrally to the card inside.

6 Use the star templates to cut out stars in red, green and yellow card.

Follow the instructions on the DVD to shape the stars. Use a black � ne line pen

to draw wobbly lines round the stars a shown and � x a gem to the centre of each. Fix the stars in place on top of the drawn stars with silicon glue and allow to dry.

7 Wrap two pieces of white ribbon vertically around card inside, either side

of the topper and � x at the rear to � nish.


MCCS1507, MCCS1516 White and Kraft card Starry Night embossing folder

Wide woven hessian twine

Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Create a 12.5cm square white card

blank with the fold on the top edge.

2 Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing folder, cut to

11.5cm square and mount onto Kraft card measuring 12cm square. Cover the bottom two thirds of the embossed card with green plaid backing paper and stick wide woven twine across the joins so that they slightly overlap the sides of the card.

Chri� mas presents Designed by Faye Wynn-Jones

3 Cut the topper to 9.5x10.5cm, mount onto Kraft card measuring

10x11cm and � x centrally to the card front to � nish.


MCCS1507, MCCS1514, MCCS1515,

MCCS1527 White, red, green and yellow card

3D star template Black fine line pen Adhesive gems White edged organza ribbon

Making Cards star template

Craft box basics

2 Using the star template provided on the DVD, arrange a selection

of di� erent sized stars on the front of the � rst card, slightly overlapping the folded edge and each overlapping each other. When happy with the arrangement draw around the outside and inside edges of the stars. Carefully cut round the outside edge making sure any overlaps on the folded edges remain attached to the back then cut around the inside.

3 Repeat the above step on the second card blank but with the fold

positioned on the right side. Fix the two back pieces together so that you have a � ap each side made of stars.

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Chri� mas wishes

Give a � ar




MCCS1507, MCCS1510 White and red card Black fine line pen Red gingham ribbon Red cabochon Die-cut sentiment Green adhesive pearls Craft box basics


MCCS1507, MCCS1527 White and gold mirri card

Starry Night embossing folder

Making Cards star template

Shapeabilities D-Lites Holiday

Sentiments die set by Spellbinders

Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Create a card blank from white

card and measuring 13x14.5cm.

2 Trim red plaid backing paper to create two pieces measuring

5.5x13.5cm. Mount each onto red card measuring 6x14cm and � x to the card front displayed vertically.

Where can I buy it?- Red cabochons

www.mymumscraftshop.co.uk (01305 257912)

- Die-cut sentiments www.craftworkcards.co.uk (01132 877794)

Where can I buy it?- Shapeabilities D-Lites Holiday

Sentiments die set by Spellbinders

www.oysterstamps.co.uk

3 Cut the topper to 8x11cm

and mount onto red card measuring 8.5x11.5cm. Draw a squiggly border using a black � ne line pen and � x to the centre of the card front using foam pads.

4 Tie a bow in red gingham ribbon

and secure to the top left corner of the topper. Attach a red cabochon to the centre.

5 Mount a circular die-cut sentiment of your choice onto red card and � x on

the right side of the topper. Apply a row of green adhesive pearls to the topper as shown to � nish.

How do I make it? 1 Make a 14.5x20cm card blank from

white card.

2 Trim red star backing paper to 13.5x19cm, mount onto gold mirri

card measuring 14x19.5cm and � x to the card front.

3 Emboss three pieces of white card and cut them to 5.5cm square.

Mount them onto gold mirri card measuring 6cm square then attach them down the left side of the card front.

4 Trim the topper to a rectangle then mount onto gold mirri card. Stick

on the right side of the card front.

5 Make up three 3D stars following the tutorial provided on the DVD

then secure to the centre of the embossed squares.

6 Die-cut Merry Christmas from the Holiday Sentiments set in gold

mirri card and stick above and below the topper as shown to � nish.

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All wrapped up

1 Create a 10.5x14.5cm square white card blank with the fold on the top edge.

2 Trim green plaid backing paper to 9.5x13.5cm and mount onto Kraft

card measuring 10x14cm. Stick hessian ribbon across the bottom as shown before � xing the panel to the card front.

3 Trim the topper to 8x12.5cm, mount onto Kraft card measuring

8.5x13cm and � x to the centre of the card front using foam pads to � nish.

Choosing the tree 1 Create a 12cm square white

card blank.

2 Trim blue plaid backing paper to 11cm square and mount onto

Kraft card measuring 11.5cm square. Stick hessian ribbon across centre before � xing the panel to the card front.

3 Trim the topper to 9.5x10.5 and mount onto Kraft card measuring

10x11cm square. Add Distress Stickles to highlight he snow on the tree before � xing the mounted topper to the card front using foam pads to � nish.

Chri� mas trioDesigned by Faye Wynn-Jones

All wrapped up

12card measuring 10x14cm. Stick hessian ribbon across the bottom as shown before � xing the panel to the card front.

38.5x13cm and � x to the centre of the card front using foam pads to � nish.

Choosing the tree 12Kraft card measuring 11.5cm square. Stick hessian ribbon across centre before � xing the panel to the card front.

3

What do I need?All wrapped up

Making Cards Christmas craft


White and Kraft card Hessian ribbon Craft box basics

Choosing the tree Making Cards Christmas craft


White and Kraft card Hessian ribbon Picket Fence Distress Stickles

by Time Holtz Craft box basics

Christmas window Making Cards Christmas craft


White and Kraft card Starry Night embossing folder

Wide woven hessian twine

Craft box basics

Christmas window

1 Create a 10.5x14.5cm white card blank with the fold on the top edge.

2 Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing folder, cut to

9.5x13.5cm and mount onto Kraft card measuring 10x14cm. Cover the bottom half of the embossed card with green plaid backing paper and stick wide woven twine across the joins so that they slightly overlap the sides of the card.

3 Cut the topper to 8.5x10cm but trimming carefully around the foot

of the sheep as shown. Mount onto Kraft card and � x to the card front approx. 1cm from the top edge and using foam pads to � nish.

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A3 white, pearlescent white,

blue mirri and blue satin card

Night Sky VersaMagic Chalk

Pigment Ink Pad Snowflake View Die Set

by Spellbinders Crystal Stickles White organza ribbon White and blue cherry blossom

paper flowers White and silver clover leaf stems

Craft box basics

How do I make it?

1 Create a card blank from Kraft card measuring 15x21cm with the fold at

the top. If you don’t have A3 Kraft card you will need to do this by adding 2 pieces of A4 together.

2 Cut green plaid backing paper to 14x20cm, mount onto pearlescent

white card measuring 14.5x20.5cm and � x to the card front.

3 Cut the topper to measure 10.5x12cm and draw a border using

a black � ne line pen. Double mount onto red then pearlescent white card leaving a narrow border each time and � x to the card front using foam pads and approx. 2cm from the top edge.

4 Apply small dots of liquid pearls around the stars on the topper image

and sprinkle with Glamour Dust. Tap away the excess glitter and leave to dry.

5 Cut a further strip of the same plain backing paper to 14x3.5cm

and mount onto pearlescent white card measuring 14x4cm, leaving a border on the long top and bottom edges only. Attach the strip across the bottom section of the card front and add a gem to either end.

6 Cut a piece of pearlescent white paper to 10cm square and create the

folded bow by following the instructions provided on the DVD. Attach the bow centrally to the bottom edge of the topper and add a red button to the centre.

7 Punch six holly leaves from green card and shape each leaf. Add faux

stitching around the edge of four of the leaves using a white � ne line pen. Attach the leaves without the outline into place with silicone glue by tucking the stem underneath the paper bow. Add the leaves with faux stitching on top as shown.

8 Mount a circular sentiment of your chose onto red card leaving a narrow

border and using foam pads � x to the top left corner of the mounted topper to � nish.

Holly and bows Designed by Emma Williams

Optional extra ...Ink up a piece of cut n’ dry foam with Pumice Stone Distress ink and add a shadow beneath the feet of the lamb to create the look of the ground.

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Brayered backgroundDesigned by Sara Naumann



White, green and red card

ColorBox® Crafter’s Jungle pigment

ink from Clearsnap Embossing pen from

WOW! Embossing Clear Sparkle Embossing Glitter

from WOW! Embossing Heat tool Small brayer Self-adhesive gemstones

Red silk ribbon Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Cut a piece of white paper to

13x16.5cm. Brayer completely with Jungle ink and cover with embossing powder. Tap o� excess and heat-set. Once dry mount on white card measuring 13.5x17cm.

2 Cut and fold white card to create a 15x21cm card blank. Cover the front

with green plaid backing paper.

3 Cut red plaid backing paper to 6x21cm and mount onto

white card measuring 6.5x21cm resulting in a narrow border on the long left and right edges only. Attach to the card front approx. 1.5cm from the left edge.

4 Attach the embossed piece in the centre of the card front.

5 Cut the topper to 9x12.5cm. Use the embossing pen

to add ink to some areas of the card topper; the star, the pine bough and the snow. Cover with embossing powder, then heat-set. Once dry mount onto green card measuring 9.5x13cm, red card measuring 10x13.5cm and white card measuring 10.5x14cm to ensure an equal border each time.

6 Brayer and emboss a 1x10cm piece of white card as in step 1. Mount on

red card leaving a narrow border then wrap around the bottom right corner of the card topper. Glue the topper to the card front.

7 Tie a bow in red ribbon and � x to the card front as shown. Add three

gems above and below the topper as shown to � nish.

Top tipBe sure you’re using pigment ink for this

technique as it stays wet long enough for the embossing powder to stick. Dye-based ink

will dry too quickly!

AS SEEN ON SARA NAUMANN’S EXCLUSIV E T UTORIAL

Where can I buy it?- WOW! embossing powder

and embossing pen www.wowembossingpowder.co.uk (08707 778781)

- Clearsnap ink www.thestampman.co.uk (01535 601554)

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Chri� mas presents Designed by Sara Naumann


MCCS1507, MCCS1510 White, green and red card

Embossing pen from WOW! Embossing

Vintage Champagne Embossing Powder

from WOW! Embossing Heat tool Self-adhesive gemstones

Green satin ribbon Ruler Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Cut a red plaid backing paper to

8x17cm. Place the ruler along one of the stripes of the plaid pattern and draw a line with the embossing pen. Repeat to trace four lines. Immediately sprinkle with embossing powder, tap o� the excess and heat-set.

2 Cut and fold white card to create a 12.5x16cm

card blank. Mount the plaid strip with green, then red card on the left side only and � x to the card front approx 1cm from the left edge. Trim the top and bottom edges � ush.

3 Cut the topper to 7x11cm. Double mount

onto red card measuring 7.5x11.5cm then green card measuring 7.5x12cm to ensure an even border each time. Fix to the card front approx. 1cm from the right edge.

4 Tie a bow in green ribbon and glue to the bottom left corner of the

topper. Add a row of three gems to the bottom right corner of the card front, just beneath the topper, to � nish.

Glittered plaidDesigned by Sara Naumann


MCCS1508, MCCS1516 White and green card Embossing pen from

WOW! Embossing Clear Sparkle Embossing Glitter

from WOW! Embossing Heat tool Small brayer Embossing inkpad Self-adhesive gemstones Yellow grosgrain ribbon Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Cut blue plaid backing paper to

15x11.5cm. Brayer with embossing ink and cover with embossing powder. Tap o� excess and heat-set.

2 Once dry, mount the embossed panel on to white then green card

leaving a narrow border on the long top and bottom edges only.

3 Create a card blank measuring

15x12.5cm and with the fold on the top edge. Fix the embossed piece centrally to the card front.

4 Cut the topper to 9.5x10cm and

mount onto green card measuring 10x10.5cm. Wrap yellow ribbon

diagonally around the top left corner then � x the topper to the right side of the card front.

5 Tie a bow in yellow ribbon and attach to the diagonal piece. Add a vertical

row of gems just below to � nish.


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MCCS1504, MCCS1509, MCCS1515, MCCS1521

White and green card Red stick-on gems Red polkadot ribbon Red and green stripey ribbon Craft box basics

Tidings of great joyHow do I make it?

1 Create a card blank measuring 15x8.5cm with the fold on the

top edge.

Chri� mas catDesigned by Sarah Jackman-Read

2 Trim a piece of the candy cane backing paper to 14x7.5cm, mount

onto green card measuring 14.5x8cm and � x to the card front.

3 Wrap red polkadot ribbon horizontally around the card front approx. 2.5cm

from the bottom edge and secure the ends behind.

4 Trim around the cat to create a topper measuring 8.5x11cm.

Double mount onto red snow� ake backing paper measuring 9x11.5cm then green card measuring 9.5x12cm and � x to the card front, just left of centre and at angle as shown.

With love Designed by Sarah Jackman-Read



White and gold mirri card

Create Christmas Sentiments Stamps

by Papermania Brown ink Star Nesting Dies by XCut

Gold glitter ribbon Gold stick-on gems Craft box basics

3 Create a 12cm square of gold

star backing paper and mount onto gold mirri card measuring 12.5cm square. Layer the pieces together before wrapping gold glitter ribbon horizontally around the panel, approx. 2.5cm from the bottom edge.

4 Cut the topper shown to 10cm square, mount onto gold mirri card

measuring 10.5cm square then � x to the panel at an angle using foam pads. Secure the panel to the card front.

5 Stamp the sentiment in brown ink on white card and cut to 8x3cm.

Mount onto gold mirri card then � x to the card front close to the bottom edge.

Where can I buy it?- Star Nesting Dies by XCut

www.theglitterpot.co.uk (01444 831445)

How do I make it? 1 Create a 15cm square card blank from

white card.

2 Cut green backing paper to 14cm square and mount onto gold mirri

card measuring 14.5cm square.

CHRISTMAS CHARACTERS

6 Die-cut stars in gold mirri card and decorate the front of the card

as desired. Add gold stick-on gems for the � nish touch.

5 Cut around the Merry Christmas to create a rectangle measuring 9x4cm

and mount onto green card measuring 9.5x4.5cm. Fix the sentiment to the bottom right corner of the card front using foam pads.

6 Tie a bow in red and green stripey ribbon and attach to the left side of

the mounted sentiment. Decorate the corners of the card and topper with red gems as desired to � nish.


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MCCS1509, MCCS1516 White, pearlescent white and green card

Black fine line pen Blue seam binding Red bow Red twine Die Cut Message Holly Leaf punch by Woodware

Craft box basics


MCCS1509, MCCS1516 White, red and green card Fancy corner punch Starry Night embossing folder Red Card Candi Red gingham ribbon Diamante embellishment Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Create a white card blank measuring

15cm square and place in front of you with the fold at the top.

Exchanging gifts2 Cut a piece of the green

plaid backing paper to 14cm square, mount onto red card measuring 14.5cm square and � x to the centre of the card front.

3 Cut the topper to 10.5x13.5cm and using a

black � ne line pen draw a border of faux stitching. Triple mount the topper onto pearlescent white, green plain backing paper then pearlescent white card again. Attach the topper with foam pads to the front of the card placing it so that the top slightly overlaps the folded top edge.

4 Punch six holly leaves from green card and shape each leaf to give

de� nition. Attach the leaves in a fan arrangement in the top left hand corner of the topper.

5 Tie two strips of blue seam binding ribbon into a double scru� y bow. Fix

the bow to the centre of the arrangement of leaves. Thread a red button with button twine and attach to the centre of the bow.

6 Using foam pads, stick a die-cut sentiment in the bottom right hand

corner of the topper, slightly overlapping the corner, to � nish.

Season’s greeting

corner with a fancy corner punch. Mount onto red card measuring 9.5x10.5cm and punch each corner to match. Fix to the left side of the card blank at an opposite angle to the embossed panel.

6 Tie a bow in more red gingham ribbon and attach to the ribbon border on the

right side of the topper. Secure a diamante embellishment to the centre.

7 Stick a die-cut sentiment in place as shown and add red Candi to every

corner of the card front to � nish.

2 Cut green plaid backing paper to 13.5cm square and mount onto red

card measuring 14cm square.

3 Emboss green card using the Starry Night

embossing folder and trim to 9x11cm. Mount onto red card measuring 9.5x11.5cm and � x at an angle to the right side of the card front.

4 Wrap red gingham ribbon horizontally

around the panel, approx. 3cm from the bottom edge and secure the ends behind. Fix the panel to the centre of

the card blank.

5 Trim the topper to 9x10cm and punch each

How do I make it? 1 Using white card create a 14.5cm

square card blank.


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How do I make it? 1 Cut two pieces of white card to

13x18cm. Make a mark 3cm in from each corner on the top edge and 3cm down each side. Draw a vertical line to join the two marks on both sides and cut along to remove the corners. Cut a piece of white card to 7x6cm and mountain fold horizontally across the centre. Use this piece to attach the two pieces of card together, the fold flush with the top edges, and create your card blank.

Pretty plaidDesigned by Dani Martin


MCCS1509, MCCS1510, MCCS1516 White and green card 1½ inch circle punch Stick-on gems Craft box basics

Where can I buy it?- 1½ inch circle punch

www.craftsulove.co.uk (01293 863576)

4 Carefully cut around the topper following the shape of the cat and � x

to green card trimmed to 8x11cm. Mount onto white card and � x to the centre of the card front, over the border and using foam pads to keep it level.

5 Using a 11/2 “ circle punch, punch green card and mount onto a

slightly larger circle of white. Carefully cut out the mouse and stick on the centre. Attach to the bottom left corner of the card as shown.

6 Make up a folded bow in red plaid backing paper following the

instructions provided on the DVD. Stick a gem in the centre and secure the bow to the top of the card to � nish.

2 Cut green plaid backing paper to 12x17cm and remove the top left and

right corners as before. Mount onto green card and � x to the card front.

3 Trim red plaid backing paper to 13x2.5cm and double mount onto

green then white card leaving a narrow border on the long top and bottom edges only. Attach a gem to each end before � xing to the card front approx. 6cm from the bottom edge.


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Chri� mas kitten Designed by Wendy Martin


MCCS1510, MCCS1511, MCCS1519 Green and gold mirri card Red ribbon Red/White twine Small scallop edge scissors Seasons Greetings Sweet Wordlets

die by Die-Versions Mini star punch Craft box basics


green card.

2 Cut green backing paper to 13.5x17.5cm and � x it to the

card front.

3 Cut red plaid backing paper to measure 6.5x15cm and cut a ‘v’ in the

bottom and make a banner. Mount onto green card before � xing to the left side of the card front using foam pads.

6 Cut red plaid backing paper to create four rectangles measuring 1x3cm.

Cut a ‘v’ into the bottom of each and mount onto green card. Cut red/white twine to 10cm long and tie a knot in each end. Stick the twine across the top right corner and the � ags on top to look like bunting.

7 Die-cut gold mirri card to create a sentiment reading Season’s Greetings

using the Sweet Wordlets set and attach in the bottom right corner.

8 Finish by punching 10 mini gold stars and decorating the card as desired.

4 Cut the bottom edge of green card using scallop scissors and trim to a

� nished size of 13.5x2cm. You may need to change this height dependent on your ribbon as you will next wrap ribbon horizontally around the piece leaving a narrow border of green showing at the top. Fix to the card front approx. 6cm from the bottom edge.

5 Mount the topper onto green card and � x on the position shown using

foam pads to display it level.


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25th December Designed by Sarah Jackman-Read




Corner rounder punch Create Christmas Sentiments Stamps

by Papermania Black ink Red stick-on gems Red glitter ribbon and bow

Craft box basics

2 Trim gold star backing paper to

14cm square, mount onto gold mirri card measuring 14.5cm square and � x to the card inside. Stick red glitter ribbon vertically approx. 1.5cm from the right edge.

3 Cut red plaid backing paper to 8x14cm and mount onto

gold mirri card measuring 8.5x14.5cm. Fix to the card front.

4 Trim the topper to 9.5x10.5cm and round the corners. Mount onto a

slightly larger piece of gold mirri card then � x to the card front approx. 1.5cm from the left edge and overlapping the right edge.

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5 Stamp the tag in black ink from the Christmas Sentiments set and mount

onto gold mirri card. Fix to the glitter ribbon near the top.

6 Stick a red gem in the top left and right and bottom right corners of

the topper. Apply a red glitter bow to the bottom left to � nish.


white card. Measure 6cm along the top and bottom edges from the right corners and make a small mark. Draw a line between the marks and cut along to remove the right side of the card front.


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Chri� mas present Designed by Wendy Martin



Green and red card D-Lites Holiday Sentiments dies

by Spellbinders Red satin ribbon Stick-on gem 3” tag punch Thin circle magnet Corner rounder punch Craft box basics

3 Attach one half of the circle magnet centrally to the card front and

approx. 1cm from the top edge. Wrap red satin ribbon horizontally around the centre of the card and secure the ends behind. Wrap further ribbon vertically around the card to hide the magnet and secure the ends behind. Fix the panel to card front applying glue to the left, right and bottom edges only to form a pocket.

4 To make the pull out; cut green card to 15x15.5cm. Measure 3.5cm down

from the top edge of the card and draw a horizontal line across from one side to the other. On the drawn line measure in 2cm from each side and from these points draw a line down to the bottom of the card. Cut this section away to make a ‘T’ shape, then using a corner rounder punch shape the bottom corners.

5 Cut a piece of blue plaid backing paper to 10.5x1.5cm, round the corners and

layer it onto the bottom section of the panel. Cut the sentiment to 9.5x4.5cm, mount onto red card and � x to the centre.

6 Trim a piece of blue plaid backing paper to 14x2.5cm and double

mount onto red card measuring 14.5x3cm then green card measuring 15x3.5cm. Wrap red ribbon horizontally around the piece and secure the ends behind. Fold over the top of the card at the horizontal line. Attach the second part of the magnet to the new front centrally and approx. 1cm from the top edge. Attach the mounted panel on top. Slide the piece inside the card front, top edge overlapping the front.

7 Punch a tag in red card and another in green card. Trim the green tag a few

mm’s smaller then layer it on top of the red tag. Mount the small circular bells topper onto a slightly larger circle of red and stick it on the tag. Die-cut the word Noel from the Holidays Sentiments set in red and � x to the foot of the tag. Fix the topper to tag the card front at an angle as shown.

8 Using the tutorial provided on the Making Cards Christmas Special 2015

DVD, make up a folded bow in red card. Secure to the centre of the card front where the ribbons cross. Add a large gem to the centre to � nish.

Where can I buy it?- Thin circle magnet www.amazon.co.uk - Label punch www.craftsulove.co.uk

(01293 863576)

How do I make it? 1 Using green card create a 14cm

square card blank.

2 Trim blue plaid backing paper to 13cm square and mount onto red card

measuring 13.5cm square. Mount again onto green card measuring 14cm square.


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Poinsettia and pearls Designed by Emma Williams

TECHNIQUE TAB



White, pearlescent white and pink card

Opal White Liquid Pearls Ranger

Green seam binding Black fine line pen White wire thread Decorative pearl pins Fondant Candi Glossy Accents Antique Linen and Picket Fence

Distress Ink Picket Fence Distress Paint

Red button Natural button twine Cotton thread Blending Tool by Tim Holtz

Sewing machine Craft box basics


17.5cm square.

2 Ink up the blending tool with Antique Linen Distress Ink and working from

your craft sheet move the tool in small circular motions towards the edge of the card. Apply a small amount of Picket Fence Distress Paint to your craft sheet and using your � ngertip, run the paint intermittently along the edge of the card to create a worn, antique look to the card. Once the paint is dry, add faux stitching around the edge of the card using a black � ne line pen.

3 Cut a piece of the poinsettia backing paper to 16cm square and using a

sewing machine, stitch around the edge of the paper with white cotton. Using a pair of scissors, run the blade of the scissors along the edge of the sewn paper to create a more distressed look and to make small tears and scu� s in the paper.

4 Ink up the blending tool with Antique Linen Distress Ink and as

before, work from your craft sheet adding the ink to the distressed, ripped edges of the paper.

5 Cut a piece of pink card, 16.5cm square and using the blade of the scissors,

create the distressed look along the edge of the card in exactly the same way as before. Mount the sewn paper onto the pink card and � x onto the front of your card blank.

6 Cut out the Merry & Bright topper from the papers and once again, as

in the previous steps, use your scissors to create a distressed look to the paper before applying ink to the edges. Double mount onto white then pink card, again distressed with the blade of scissors. Use foam pads to attach the topper onto the front of your covered card, slightly o� setting to the right.

PERFECT POINSETTIA


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Poinsettia and pearls

Pink and gold Designed by Dani Martin


MCCS1517, MCCS1518 White and gold mirri card Starry Night embossing folder Red merry Christmas ribbon Craft box basics

3 Emboss a piece of white card measuring 9cm square using the

Starry Night embossing folder and then cut to create three columns each measuring 3x9cm. Mount each piece onto gold mirri card and � x to the mounted panel in vertical fashion and with a narrow gap between.

4 Wrap red ribbon bearing a Merry Christmas greeting around the top

left and bottom right corners of the panel before � xing the panel to the card front.

5 Carefully cut out three poinsettia � owers. Remove some leave from two

to create a decoupage element. Layer the pieces together using thin foam pads and � x to the centre of the card front to � nish.

7 Cut out the three separate images of the poinsettia, each time removing a

section of the image to create decoupage pieces. Layer the pieces over the top of one another using foam pads to create a dimensional poinsettia. Coil a piece of white wire thread to create a double circle and attach to the back of the poinsettia, securing it into place with a dab of silicone

glue. Attach the poinsettia to the left of the topper using foam pads. Stick two decorative pearl pins into the top of the � ower, securing them in the pads for safety.

8 Tie two strips of green seam binding into a scru� y double bow. Thread a red

button with natural twine and attach to the centre of the bow, securing the twine with a

knot at the back of the bow. Attach the bow to the right hand side of the message topper.

9 Attach Candi to each corner of the card and apply a layer of Glossy

Accents over the top. Leave to dry.

10 Add small dots of Liquid Pearls around the topper to � nish.

How do I make it? 1 Create a 15x12cm white card blank

with the fold on the top edge. 2 Trim a piece of poinsettia backing paper to 14x11cm and mount onto

gold mirri card measuring 14.5x11.5cm.

Where can I buy it?- Pink card www.inspiremepapers.co.uk

(08451 200155)- Decorative pearl pins www.ribbongirl.co.uk - White Wire Thread by Prima Marketing

www.handyhippo.co.uk


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Framed foliage

Season’s greetings





papers MCCS1518 White card Silver sequins Black fine line pen Craft box basics

How do I make it? Create a white card blank measuring 10cm square. Using a black � ne line pen draw a rough double border approx. 5mm in from the outside edge. Trim around the poinsettia leaving a narrow border of white and � x to the card front using foam pads. Decorate with various sizes silver sequins to � nish.

How do I make it? 1 Create a card blank measuring

14x20cm in red card. Trim a piece of green backing paper to measure 13.5x19.5cm and � x to the centre of the card front.

2 Emboss white card using the free Starry Night embossing folder and

cut to 9x12cm. Round each corner using a corner rounder punch, mount onto green card and round the corners to match. Attach the panel to the centre of the card front using foam pads and at a slight angle.

3 Stick the red and gold star backing paper onto card

to strengthen. Trim the red card to 3.5x8cm and the gold to 3.5x10cm. Cut curves in the top or use a large circle punch if preferred to create a candle shape. Attach the candles to the card front using foam pads, bottom edges level and the red slightly overlapping the gold as shown.

4 Cut very narrow strips of gold card to create

the wicks and two � ame shapes from gold glitter card. Fix in place.

5 Carefully cut out two poinsettia and secure at

the foot of the candles using foam pads, interlocking the leaves for e� ect.

6 Die-cut Season’s Greetings from the Sweet Wordlets

Die set and stick at an angle to the top left corner of the embossed panel to � nish.

Designed by Wendy Martin Wendy Martin

How do I make it? How do I make it?


papers MCCS1518, MCCS1519,

MCCS1525, MCCS1527 Red, white, green, black and

gold glitter card Starry Night embossing folder

Die-Versions ‘Seasons Greetings’

Sweet Wordlets Die Corner rounder punch Craft box basics

Where can I buy it?- Die-Versions ‘Seasons Greetings’

Sweet Wordlets Die www.craftie-charlie.co.uk


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Poinsettia pocket

Merry Chri� mas



How do I make it? 1 Using green card create a 14.5cm square

card blank with the fold on the top edge.

How do I make it?

1 Create a white 14.8cm square card blank.

2 Trim the poinsettia backing paper to 13.8cm and mount onto Kraft card

measuring 14.4cm square.

2 Punch the bottom edge of green card using the Scalloped Lace

border punch and trim to a � nished size of 14.5x5.5cm. Cut a piece of poinsettia

backing paper to 14.5x4cm, mount onto pink card leaving a narrow border on the long top and bottom edges only and � x to the punched piece, 2mm from the top edge. Wrap pink ribbon horizontally

around the top of the panel and secure the ends behind. Fix the

panel to the card front approx. 1cm from the bottom edge

using foam pads on the left, right and

bottom edges only to form a shallow pocket.

3 Create a small green card blank measuring 9.5cm square. Mount the

square Merry Christmas greeting onto pink card leaving a narrow border and � x to the small card front. Tuck the card into the shallow pocket.

4 Tie a bow in pink ribbon and � x on the right side of the ribbon border.

Cut out a small poinsettia and stick to the centre of the bow to � nish.


MCCS1517, MCCS1518, MCCS1519 Green and pink card Threading Water/Scalloped Lace

border punch by Fiskars Pink ribbon Craft box basics


MCCS1518, MCCS1520 White and Kraft card Stick-on gems Natural twine Wide hessian ribbon Craft box basics

Where can I buy it?- Threading Water/Scalloped Lace

border punch by Fiskarswww.craftyprincess.co.uk

3 Stick wide hessian ribbon across the

panel applying plenty of glue. Wrap natural twine around the hessian and tie in a double bow on the right side. Fix the panel to the card front.

4 Mount the Merry Christmas square

onto Kraft card leaving a narrow border and stick to the centre of the card front. Decorate with gems as desired to � nish.


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Perfe� poinsettia

Three blooms


Designed by Dani Martin

How do I make it? 1 Cut and fold white

card to create a card blank measuring 14.5cm square.

2 Trim white poinsettia

backing paper to 13.5cm square and using a � ne line pen draw a double border approx. 5mm in from the outside edge. Mount onto Kraft card measuring 14cm square and � x to the card front.

How do I make it? 1 Cut and fold white card to create a

card blank measuring 11.5x20.5cm.

2 Trim a piece of poinsettia backing paper to measure 2.5x20.5cm and

mount onto pink card leaving a narrow border on the long left and right edges only. Wrap olive green ribbon vertically


How do I make it?


MCCS15187, MCCS1518 White and Kraft card Black fine line pen Craft box basics



White and pink card Olive green ribbon Starry Night embossing folder

Nestabilities Scalloped Square Dies

by Spellbinders Cheery Lynn Tags Set 2

Silver peel-off sentiments

Craft box basics

Where can I buy it?- Cheery Lynn Tags Set 2

www.art-of-craft.co.uk (01252 377677)- Nestabilities Scalloped Square

Dies by Spellbinders www.craftydevilspapercraft.co.uk (012713 26777)

3 Cut white card to 9.5cm square and draw a coordinating border. Mount

onto Kraft card measuring 10cm square and � x to the centre of the card front.

4 Cut out one full poinsettia leaving a narrow border of white. Cut out

just the � ower on the second leaving no border. Layer together using foam pads and � x to the centre of the card front using more foam pads to � nish.

around the piece and secure the ends behind before � xing to the card front approx. 0.5cm from the left edge.

3 Cut white card to create three squares measuring 6.5cm and emboss using

the Starry Night embossing folder. Using the third smallest Scalloped Square die, die-cut all three pieces. Mount each scalloped square on to pink card and secure to the card front in a vertical row as shown and ensuring you leave an even gap between each.

4 Cut out three poinsettia � owers from the backing paper with the cream

background and stick them into the embossed panels.

5 Die-cut two tags, one in white and one in pink card, using the 2nd

largest die from the Cheery Lynn Designs set. Decorate the tags with silver peel-o� sentiments and � x with an olive green bow to the top of the ribbon strip to � nish.

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WINTER WILDLIFE



White, red yellow and beige card

Stickles Icicles Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Ranger round blending tool

Red silky crush ribbon Gold shimmer dome stickers

Craft box basics

How do I make it?

1 Create a white card blank measuring 21x14cm.

2 Trim red plaid backing paper to 20.5x13.5cm. Blend Vintage Photo

Distress Ink round the edges of the paper using a blending tool and the card blank. Fix the paper in place on the card front.

3 Cut around the sentiment to form an oval shape. Triple mount the

sentiment onto the red, yellow then beige card leaving an even border each time. Fix the sentiment to the front of the card slightly above and to the right of centre.

Tidings of great joyDesigned by Dee Paramour

4 Wrap red silky crush ribbon vertically around the left side of the card and tie

in a big bow near the top edge.

5 Carefully cut out three robins, following the outside edge of the

illustration but leaving a narrow border of white. Stick to the card front as shown, the two at the foot of the card with foam pads to raise them up.

6 Apply Icicles Stickles around the outside edge of the sentiments and mounts.

7 Fix a gold glitter dome sticker on the knot of the bow and one in the

bottom right corner of the card to � nish.

Where can I buy it?- Coloured card www.emeraldcrafts.com

(02380 283199)- Icicles Stickles www.joannasheen.com

(01626 872405)- Papermania Gold Shimmer Dome

Stickers 60 Pieces www.therange.co.uk (08450 267598)

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What do I need? Making Cards Christmas craft papers MCCS1522

White and Kraft card Starry Night embossing folder Wide ribbon Craft box basics


MCCS1522, MCCS1527 White and Kraft card Nestabilities Scallop and Plain Circle

Dies by Spellbinders Red Wood Grain embossing folder by Xcut

Ribbon Candi Die-cut sentiment Mini red button Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Create a white card blank

measuring 10x14.5cm.

2 Cut Kraft card to 9.5x14cm. Trim around

the topper leaving a 2mm border of white and � x to the Kraft card, 2mm from the top edge. Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing folder and cut to the same width as the topper and approx. 3cm high. Fix to the card card, 2mm from the bottom edge.

Bows and barn owlsDesigned by Faye Wynn-Jones


3 Wrap wide ribbon around the panel covering the top edge of the

embossed panel securing the ends behind. Tie a knot around the ribbon on the right side before � xing the panel to the card front to � nish.

Happy Chri� masHow do I make it? 1 Cut and fold white card to create

a 14cm square card blank. Draw a diagonal line from the top left to bottom right corner then cut along to remove the top right side of the card blank.

2 Emboss a piece of white card measuring 13cm square and emboss

using the Red Wood Grain embossing folder. Mount onto Kraft card measuring 13.5cm square and � x to the card inside, wood grains displayed vertically.

3 Trim a piece of the red star paper to 13cm square and cut in half

diagonally as before. Mount onto Kraft card and � x to the card front. .

4 Die-cut the topper using a plain circle die. Mount onto a

larger scallop circle die-cut in Kraft card and attach onto the front of the card using foam pads and so that the topper appears central when the card is shut.

5 Tie a bow in a short length of red gingham ribbon and trim each

end to a neat point. Secure a small red button to the centre of the bow and the bow to the top of the mounted topper.

6 Cut ribbon to 8cm long and cut a ‘v’ into each end. Glue the ribbon onto

the front the card, close to the bottom edge, and attach a die-cut sentiment over the top using foam pads.

7 Add Candi to the top left corner of the card inside to � nish.

Where can I buy it?- Nestabilities Scallop and Plain Circle

Dies by Spellbinders www.craftsulove.co.uk(01293 863576)

- Red Wood Grain embossing folder by Xcut www.� rststopstationers.co.uk (01291 623999)

- Die-cut sentiment www.craftworkcards.co.uk (01132 877794)

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MCCS1523 White card Circle Nesting Dies by Xcut

Red/white twine Red gingham ribbon Silver bell Stick-on gems


MCCS1504, MCCS1522, MCCS1537 (bonus)

White and green card Olive green ribbon Greeting die – TBC Mini Fanciful Flourish Die Left by

Cheery Lynn Designs Mini Fanciful Flourish Die Right by

Cheery Lynn Designs White paper hydrangea Rose leaves 2 inch tag punch Craft box basics

Where can I buy it?- Circle Nesting Dies by Xcut

www.thatscrafty.co.uk (01708 344146)

How do I make it?

1 Use white card to create a card blank measuring 12.5x17.5cm.

2 Trim blue backing paper to 12x17cm and � x to the card front.

Bows and barn owls

Let it snowDesigned by Sarah Jackman-Read

3 Cut white card to 11.5x16.5cm and die-cut a circle towards the bottom

right corner. Attach the topper behind the aperture using foam pads to add some depth. Wrap red gingham ribbon horizontally around the centre of the panel and secure the ends behind. Fix the panel to the card front.

4 Cut the Let it snow sentiment to 7.5x6.5cm and mount onto a slightly

larger piece of blue snow� ake backing paper. Stick in the top left corner of the card front at an angle as shown.

5 Tie a bow in red gingham ribbon. Thread red/white twine though a silver

bell and tie onto the bow. Secure the bow on the right side of the ribbon bow above the aperture.

6 Add stick-on gems to the card as desired to � nish.

GreetingsDesigned by Wendy Martin

How do I make it? 1 Make up a 14.5cm square white

card blank.

2 Trim the bonus red backing paper to 13.5cm square, mount onto green

card measuring 14cm square and � x to the card front.

3 Cut red star backing paper to 8x12.5cm and mount onto green card

measuring 8.5x13cm. Wrap olive green ribbon vertically around the left side and secure the ends behind before � xing the panel to the left side of the card front.

4 By means possible to you, cut the robin into a circular topper

approx. 9cm in diameter. Mount onto a slightly larger circle of green card and � x to the bottom right corner of the card front. Die-cut the word Greetings in red card and � x on the right side.

5 Die-cut two right � ourishes and one left � ourish from red card, you

will only need to use the top parts of them. Make up a bow in olive green ribbon then � x the bow, � ourishes, rose leaves and white paper hydrangea � ower, along with green two die-cut tags in an arrangement in the top left corner of the card as shown to � nish.

Where can I buy it?- Mini Fanciful Flourish Die Left and

Right by Cheery Lynn Designs www.klassy-cards.co.uk (01324 227080)

- White paper hydrangea and rose leaves- www.craftypoodles.co.uk

- 2 inch tag punch www.craftsulove.co.uk (01293 863576)

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MCCS1521, MCCS1522, MCCS1525 White and brown card Marianne Creatables Snowflakes

One punch Aspen Snowflake Punch Around The

Page set by Martha Stewart Stick-on gems Craft box basics

Beautiful barn owlDesigned by Wendy Martin


white card. Draw a line vertically down the centre of the card front and carefully cut along to remove the right side.

2 Trim gold star backing paper to 13cm square, mount onto brown card

measuring 13.5cm square and � x to the card inside. Cut around the Tidings of great joy sentiment, double mount onto brown

then white card and � x to the centre.

3 Cut further gold star backing paper to 5.5x13cm, mount onto brown

card measuring 6x13.5 and � x to the card front.

4 Create a strip of brown card measuring 13.5x1cm and mount

onto white card leaving a narrow border on the long left and right edges only. Fix to the front of the card approx. 1.5cm from the left side.

5 Double mount the topper onto brown then white card. Fix to the

card front applying glue to the left side only so that it appears central when the card is shut.

6 Create a large white snow� ake using the Snow� akes One punch, stick a

gem in the centre and attach to the top left corner of the topper.

7 Punch three small snow� akes using the Aspen Snow� ake Punch Around

The Page set by Martha Stewart, � x a small gem in the centre of each and stick in a vertical row in the bottom right corner of the card inside to � nish.

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PRETTY SNOW SCENE


MCCS1502, MCCS1523, MCCS1524 White and blue card White organza ribbon Aspen Snowflake Punch Around

The Page by Martha Stewart Arctic Snowflake Punch by

Martha Stewart Season’s Greetings Sweet Wordlets

die by Die-Versions Stick-on gems Blue and silver confetti stars Clear acetate Craft box basics


How do I make it?

1 Using white card create a card blank measuring 20x14.5cm with the fold on

the top edge.

2 Trim a piece of blue backing paper to 19x13.5cm, mount onto blue card

measuring 19.5x14cm and � x to the card front.

3 Punch the bottom edge of white card using the Aspen Snow� ake punch

and cut to 19.5x6cm. Put the punched snow� akes to one side for now. Trim blue snow� ake backing paper to 19.5x4.5cm, mount onto blue card measuring 19.5x5cm leaving a narrow border on the long top and bottom edges only and � x to the punched piece approx. 2mm from the top edge.

4 Wrap white organza ribbon vertically around the panel and secure the

ends behind before � xing to the card front approx. 2cm from the bottom edge.

5 Cut out a frame from white card so it measures 11.5x8.5cm with a 9x6cm

aperture in the centre. Create a second frame in dark blue card measuring 11x8cm and with the same size aperture. Layer the frames

Seasons shakertogether as shown then add a piece of acetate measuring 11.3x8.3cm on to the back. Stick foam pads all around the outer edge of the frame so there are no gaps but leaving the removal top side on for now. Trim the topper to � t on the back of the frame. With the frame upside down on your work surface, add some white punched snow� akes from the border and a few blue and silver confetti stars before removing the backing from the foam pads and sticking the topper on top, picture side down. To give extra strength, add another same-sized piece of white card on to the back of the frame before sticking it on to the card blank. Position it part way over the border panel in the top left corner of the card front.

6 Use some more small snow� akes to decorate the top left and bottom right

corners of the frame as shown, along with a large snow� ake made with the Arctic Punch on the top left. Adorn the centre of each with a gem.

7 Tie a bow in more white organza ribbon and stick on the right side of the ribbon

border. Attach a large white snow� ake decorated with a gem to the centre.

8 Die-cut the sentiment ‘Season’s Greetings’ from the Sweet Wordlets set

in blue card and � x in the top right corner of the card front to � nish.

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MCCS1502, MCCS1524 White and silver mirri card Paper Snowflakes Thinlits die set by

Tim Holtz for Sizzix Die-cutting machine Stardust Stickles glitter glue Blue seam binding White button Holographic snowflakes Decorative pin Fondant Candi Clear stick-on gems Light blue fine tip pen Craft box basics

Pop-up surpriseHow do I make it?

1 Create a 14.7cm square card blank and position with the fold at the top.

2 Cut a 13.7cm square piece of green backing paper and mount on silver

mirri card, leaving a thin border along each side. Stick to the centre of the card front.

3 Cut a 3x13.7cm strip of the paper and mount on white card, leaving a thin

border along the long edges and trimming the short edges � ush. Stick across the centre of the panel on the card front.

4 Cut out the elements to the circle stacker and mount the base layer on a

slightly larger piece of silver mirri card. Layer the pieces together using foam pads. Stick the stacker to the right-hand side of the strip on the card front.

5 Cut two strips of seam binding and tie in a scru� y bow. Attach the bow to the

left of the stacker. Add a button to the knot of the bow and secure a decorative pin into the bow.

6 Add glitter glue highlights to the trees on the stacker and allow to dry.

7 Add � ve holographic snow� akes around the stacker and add a stick-on

gem to the centre of each one.

8 Fix Candi to each corner of the card front and apply a layer of glitter glue

over the top. Leave to dry.

9 Cut an 11x24.5cm piece of white card for the pop-up section inside the card.

Valley fold in half so the fold is at the top.

10 Measure and mark 3.5cm along the fold line from the left and from the

right. From these marks, score 6cm vertical lines (3cm above and below the fold line). Use a craft knife to cut along the score lines. Carefully mountain fold the fold line inbetween the two cut lines to create the pop-up shape.

11 Cut two 10.5x11.5cm pieces of blue backing paper and place them on

the card inside either side of the pop-up. Carefully trim the papers so they � t around the pop-out and stick them in place.

12 Attach one side of the pop-up to the inside of your card blank, ensuring

that the fold is aligned perfectly against the fold in the card blank. Add adhesive to the remaining side of the pop-up and close the card.

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13 Cut out the ‘Merry Christmas’ topper and double mount on white card

followed by silver mirri card. Open out at 90 degrees in front of you and attach the message to the upright section of the pop-up. Add a stitched border around the edges of the topper with a light blue pen.

14 Die-cut four various sized snow� akes from white card

and layer them together to form two pairs. Attach the � rst snow� ake to the bottom left corner on the inside of your card and the second to the top right corner. Add Candi to the centre of each � ake and also to the backing paper on the pop-up section. Add a layer of glitter glue over the top of each Candi to � nish.

Where can I buy it?- Thinlits die set available from

www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk (01767 262304).

Designed by Sarah Jackman Read

Merry Chri� mas easel

pads to attach it to the panel on the card, on top of the ribbon. Fold the horizontal score lines and the topper will act as a stopper, creating your easel shape.

4 Decorate a small silver bell with bakers twine and add to the left of

the topper.

5 Cut a 6x12.7cm piece of blue snow� ake paper and mount on a

slightly larger piece of silver mirri card. Stick to the folded over easel.

6 Cut out the three pieces to the stacker. Mount the base layer on

silver mirri card and layer the stacker together using foam pads. Fix to the folded over easel so the top of it overhangs the folded edge.

7 Finish by adding a stick-on gem to each corner of both snow� ake panels.


MCCS1502, MCCS1524 White and silver mirri card Silver ribbon Light blue and white bakers twine Silver bell Clear stick-on gems Craft box basics

card. Wrap silver ribbon around the longer length of the panel, securing the ends at the back. Fix to the bottom of the card.

3 Cut out the ‘Merry Christmas’ topper and mount on silver mirri card, leaving

a thin border around each side. Use foam

How do I make it? 1 Cut a 13.5x26.7cm piece of white card

and position with the short sides at the top and bottom. Score horizontal lines 6.5cm and 13.3cm from the top edge. Valley fold the score lines, crease well and unfold.

2 Cut a 5x12.5cm piece of blue snow� ake paper and mount on

a slightly larger piece of silver mirri

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10.5x14.5cm with the fold on the top edge.

2 Stick blue snow� ake backing paper onto white card to strengthen and

trim to 9.5x13.5cm.

3 Cut out the largest of the rectangular stackers leaving a narrow border

How do I make it?

1 Create a white card blank measuring

10.5x14.5cm with the fold on the top edge.

2 Stick blue snow� ake backing paper onto

white card to strengthen and trim to 10x14cm. Secure white lace across the bottom trimming the sides � ush. Wrap natural twine around the lace a couple of times and tie in a double bow on the left side. Fix the panel to the card front.

Winter wonderlandDesigned by Faye Wynn-Jones


Faye Wynn-Jones

What do I need? Making Cards Christmas craft papers MCCS1502, MCCS1524

White card White lace ribbon Picket Fence Distress Stickles by Time Holtz

Natural twine Craft box basics

3 Cut out the circular topper leaving a narrow border of white. Cut away

a section from the right side as shown. Decorate the snow on the branches with Distress Stickles and � x to the card blank overlapping the lace to � nish.

Snowy scene

How do I make it? How do I make it?


MCCS1502, MCCS1524 White card White lace ribbon Natural twine Craft box basics

of white. Secure white lace across the bottom trimming the sides � ush. Wrap natural twine around the lace a couple

of times and tie in a double bow on the right side. Fix the panel to the card front to � nish.


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4 Cut another piece of blue backing paper to measure 18.5x3.5. Punch the

bottom edge of white card using the Aspen Snow� ake border punch and � x under the bottom edge trimming the sides � ush. Keep some snow� akes aside for later. Mount onto blue card leaving a narrow border of blue above and below. Wrap blue and silver ribbon horizontally around the top of the panel and secure the ends behind before � xing the panel to the card front approx. 2cm from the bottom edge.

5 Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing

folder and create a circle by the best means possible to use and measuring approx. 9cm in diameter. Mount onto a slightly larger circle of blue card and � x to the card front just above centre and on the left side. Layer up the circular stackers and mount onto a circle of blue card. Fix to the card front overlapping the right side of the embossed panel.

6 Cut eights pieces of the same blue ribbon to 6cm

long. Fold each ribbon in half and either glue or sew the very ends together. When ribbons are completed, attach them together in an asterix shape to create a rosette. Fix the rosette on the left side of the punched panel. Next � x a large snow� ake created in


Ribbon rosette

� xing the panel to the card front approx. 2cm


MCCS1502, MCCS1523, MCCS1524 White and blue Starry Night embossing folder Aspen Snowflake Punch Around

The Page set by Martha Stewart Arctic Snowflake Punch by

Martha Stewart ‘Seasons Greetings’ Sweet Wordlets

die by Die-Versions Blue satin/silver edge organza ribbon Stick-on gems Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Make up a 14x19cm card blank in

white card.

2 Trim blue snow� ake backing paper to 13x18cm, mount on to blue card

measuring 13.5x18.5cm and � x to the card front.

3 Cut a piece of blue backing paper to 4x18.5cm, mount onto blue card

measuring 4.5x18.5cm leaving a narrow border on the long left and right edges and � x to the card front approx. 2cm from the left edge.

white card with the Arctic Snow� ake punch in the centre and add a gem on top.

7 Die-cut Season’s greetings from white and blue card. Layer the white words

on top of the blue but slightly o� set so only a shadow of blue card shows just above and on the left side of each word. Fix the words on the embossed circle as shown.

8 Add three small snow� akes from the punched border in a vertical row in the

top right corner and add a small gem to the centre of each to � nish.

Where can I buy it?- Arctic Snow� ake Punch by Martha

Stewartwww.amazon.co.uk

- Seasons Greetings Sweet Wordlets die by Die-Versionswww.craftie-charlie.co.uk


MCCS1522, MCCS1523 White card Black fine line pen Cream lace ribbon Craft box basics

Be� budsDesigned by Faye Wynn-Jones

pen. Cover the join with cream lace ribbon stapling the ends. Fix the panel to the centre of the card front using foam pads to � nish.

How do I make it? Create a white card blank measuring 10cm square. Trim the topper to 9.5x7.5cm and stick to the top of white card measuring 9.5cm square. Attach blue backing paper to the area on the bottom before drawing a double border approx. 5mm in using a black � ne line

QUICK CARD!


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Chri� mas timeDesigned by Emma Williams

WE THREE KINGS



White, pearlescent white, matt gold,

gold mirri and green card

Regal Gold Candi Die-cut message Super Holly Punch by Woodware

Gold jingle bells Gold organza ribbon Blue stick-on gems Gold glitter ribbon Biscotti Perfect Pearls Spray Mist

Craft box basics

3 Cut around the illustration of the three wise men to measure 13.5x9.5cm.

Double mount onto gold mirri card measuring 14x10cm, then pearlescent white card measuring 14.5x10.5cm to ensure an even border. Using foam pads, � x the topper onto the right-hand side of the card front, placing it centrally between the edge of the card and the ribbon strip.

4 Add small blue gems along the top and bottom of the frame around the

illustration, placing the gems at alternate points on the decorative border.

5 Attach a die-cut message of your choice using foam pads to the

bottom right-hand corner.

6 Cut two further strips of gold organza ribbon and thread through the ribbon

strip attached to the card. Tie the strips into a double bow in the top left-hand corner. Thread two small gold bells onto a strip of gold glitter ribbon and tie into a bow. Attach the bow to the centre of the larger organza bow using silicone glue.

7 Punch four leaves from green card and spritz with Perfect Pearls

Spray Mist. Leave the leaves to dry and then shape them around a pencil to create a more realistic look. Attach the leaves beneath the knot of the bow in a fan shape.

8 Create two stars from white card and two stars from gold mirri card.

Using a foam pad, layer the gold star over the top of the white, slightly o� setting it. Repeat to make a second star before attaching them to the top left-hand corner of the topper. Add a piece of Regal Gold Candi to the centre of each star to � nish.


white card.

2 Cut a piece of the blue stars backing paper to 20x14cm and mount onto

matt gold card measuring 20.5x14.5cm. Wrap gold organza ribbon vertically around the left side and secure the ends at the back of the panel. Attach the layers onto the front of your card blank.

Where can I buy it?- Hobby & Crafting Fun Jingle Bells

Buddlycrafts.com (08000 337651)- Biscotti Perfect Pearls Spray Mist

www.thecraftbarn.co.uk

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The journey

Golden glitter


Designed by Sara Naumann

3 Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing folder and cut to

13x4cm. Trim blue star backing paper to 13x5cm. Fix both to the blue card meeting in the centre and leaving an even border of blue card around the edge. Stick lace ribbon across the card to hide the join between the papers.

4 Cut the topper to just outside the inner most lines and mount onto

blue card. Fix to the centre of the card front to � nish.



MCCS1528, MCCS1529 White and blue card Starry Night embossing folder Lace ribbon Craft box basics

How do I make it?

1 Create a card blank

measuring 14.5x10.5cm from white card.

2 Trim blue card to

14x10cm and attach to the card front.

How do I make it?

1 Brayer white glossy card with embossing ink and cover with Pearl Gold Sparkle

embossing powder. Tap o� excess and heat-set. Once dry, trim to 15x10cm then mount on white card measuring 15.5x10.5cm.

2 Using white card create a card blank measuring 17.5x12.5cm and with the

fold on the top edge. fold on the top edge. fold on the top edge.


papers MCCS1528 Glossy white, pink and pearlescent

teal card Pearl Gold Sparkle Embossing Glitter

from WOW! Embossing Heat tool Small brayer Embossing inkpad Stick-on gems Pink grosgrain ribbon Craft box basics

3 Cut pearlescent teal card to 16.5x11.5cm and mount onto

pink card measuring 17x12cm. Fix the embossed panel to the centre and then the piece to the card front.

4 Cut around the topper leaving a narrow border of white then double

mount onto pink then pearlescent teal

card leaving a slightly larger border on the second mount. Fix to the card front just right of centre.

5 Tie a bow in pink ribbon and secure to the bottom left corner of the

topper. Add a vertical row of three gems above to � nish.

Top tipBrayer and emboss a larger piece of card than you’ll need,

after you trim it to size you’ll have strips to use as borders for other cards!

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Three kings Designed by Dani Martin

Shooting � ar Designed by Faye Wynn-Jones

How do I make it? Create a white card blank measuring 14.5x10.5cm. Trim blue plaid backing paper to 13.5x9.5cm and mount onto blue card measuring 14x10cm. Cut the

topper to just outside the inner most lines and mount onto blue card. Fix to the centre of

the plaid. Wrap natural twine

QUICK CARD!

around the top left corner and secure the ends behind. Wrap natural twine around the bottom right corner and tie in a bow at the front. Attach the completed panel to the card front to � nish.


MCCS1508, MCCS1528 White and blue card Natural twine Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Fold a piece of A4 white card in half to

create a landscape card blank with the fold on the top edge.

2 Cut blue star backing paper to 20x13.5cm and mount onto gold

mirri card measuring 20.5x14cm. Cut gold star backing paper to 20x8cm and tear along the top edge. Fix to the panel, bottom edge � ush with the bottom of the blue star backing paper. Wrap gold ribbon horizontally around the panel, approx. 5mm from the bottom edge before � xing the panel to the card front.

3 Create a white card blank measuring 15x10cm and cut with scalloped

scissors on the top, bottom and right

edges. The card size will change as you will need to line up the scallops to achieve a neat � nish. Fix the card blank to the front of the card, just left of centre, and with the fold on the bottom edge.

4 Cut the topper to 13x8.8cm and mount onto gold mirri card leaving

a narrow border. Fix to the front of the scallop card blank.

5 Carefully trim around the Tidings of great joy sentiment and stick to the

centre of blue star backing paper measuring 12x8cm. Mount onto gold mirri card leaving a narrow border and � x to the card inside.

6 Punch small stars in gold mirri card and decorate

the card front and around the sentiment.

edges. The card size will change as you will need to line up the scallops to achieve



MCCS1529 A4 White and gold mirri card

Scalloped scissors Gold ribbon Mini star punch Craft box basics

7 Using the instructions provided on the Making Cards Christmas Special

2015 DVD, make up a 3D star in gold mirri card. Secure to the card front using foam pads and position just over the top right corner so that it holds the scalloped card blank closed.

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Double take nativityDesigned by Wendy Martin

down both sides on the � rst piece and draw a horizontal line between them. Cut along the line to shorten the card. Repeat on the second piece.

2 Use the template provided opposite and the following instructions to

complete your card blank. Measuring along the top of the � rst piece of card and make a mark at 4.9cm, 9.8cm, 14.8cm, 19.7cm and 24.6cm. Draw a vertical line 7cm down from the � rst, third and � rth marks and cut along the line to make a slit. Score from the top to the bottom of the card on the second and fourth marks Valley fold the second and mountain fold the fourth.

3 Repeat the above step on the second piece of card. Rotate the � rst piece of

card 180 degrees and slot together with the second by lining up the slits and easing the pieces down to make your card blank.

4 Cut three strips from blue star backing paper and three from

the gold star backing paper to each measuring 3x3.5cm. Cut a ‘v’ shape in the bottom end of each. Mount all the pieces onto gold card leaving a narrow border. Create small holes in the centre of the square ends, thread through short lengths of gold ribbon and tie in a knot. Trim the ends of the ribbon to a neat point. Fix the pieces of the angled panels of the card blank alternating the colours and overlapping the top edge by approx. 1cm.

on the second piece.

2complete your card blank. Measuring along the top of the � rst piece of card and make a mark at 4.9cm, 9.8cm, 14.8cm, 19.7cm and 24.6cm. Draw a vertical line 7cm down from the � rst, third and � rth marks and cut along the line to make a slit. Score from the top to the bottom of the card on the second and fourth marks Valley fold the second and mountain fold the fourth.


MCCS1525, MCCS1528 MCCS1529

A4 white centura pearl and

satin gold card Thick acetate or clear packaging

Red, blue and golden yellow

alcohol markers White edged organza ribbon

Gold ribbon Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Take two pieces of the A4 Centura

Pearl card and lay on your worktop in landscape fashion. Make a mark at 14cm

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5 Choose two rectangular toppers from the Three Kings set and cut

around the outer frame. Colour in the frame with the alcohol pens. Cut each picture vertically into three equal pieces and mount each onto gold card leaving a narrow border. Fix the pieces to the panels on the card alternating the images and keeping them in the correct order (left to right; left section of image 1, left section of image 2, middle section of image 1, middle section of image 2, right section of image 1 and right section of image 2).

6 Use the smallest star template from the DVD and follow the instructions

provided on the DVD to create three 3D stars, two from pearlescent white card and one from gold card. Cut three 5mmx6cm pieces from thick acetate or packaging from a blister pack. Fix the stars to one end then � x the remaining ends to the inside of the card as shown to � nish.

Starry night Designed by Wendy Martin

How do I make it? 1 Create a card

blank measuring 14.5x18.5cm from white linen card.

2 Cut Kraft card to measure 14.5x2cm

and mount onto dark blue card leaving a 2mm border on the long top and bottom edges only. Fix to the card front approx. 1cm from the top edge.

3 Trim blue star backing paper to 4.5x12cm,

cut a ‘v’ in the bottom end to create a banner and mount onto Kraft card leaving a 2mm border. Cut gold star backing paper to 4.5x15cm, cut a matching ‘v’ and mount onto dark


MCCS1525, MCCS1528, MCCS1529 White linen, dark blue and Kraft card Stick-on gems Craft Box Basics

blue card. Attach the banners to the left side of the card front.

4 Double mount the topper onto Kraft then dark blue card leaving a 2mm

border each time and � x to the card front as shown.

5 Create a circle of white linen card measuring approx. 4cm in diameter.

Mount onto a slightly larger circle of Kraft card. Using one of the small star templates provided on the DVD, create a 3D star and � x to the circles. Decorate the spaces with stick-on gems.

6 Create three smaller 3D stars and � x vertically in the bottom right corner.

Decorate the topper and banners with gems as desired to � nish.

Double take card template (not to scale)

12.5cm


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Chri� mas waterfall Designed by Wendy Martin


MCCS1504, MCCS1526 White and red card Starry Night embossing folder

Aspen Snowflake Punch Around

The Page set by Martha Stewart

Arctic Snowflake Punch

by Martha Stewart D-Lites Holiday Sentiments

by Spellbinders Stick-on gems Craft box basics


13.5x19cm.

2 Trim a piece of red snow� ake backing paper to 12.5x18cm and mount onto

red card measuring 13x18.5cm. Fix to the centre of the card front.

3 Punch the top edge of white card with the Aspen Snow� ake punch and

cut to 13.5x2.5cm. Create a narrow strip of red card measuring 1x13.5cm and � x to the punch piece leaving a narrow border of white along the bottom. Stick a couple of the punched snow� akes on either end

and decorate the centres with a small gem. Attach the panel across the card front, approx. 2.5cm from the top edge, with the punched edge on top.

4 To make the waterfall pieces; cut three pieces of white card to

6x8.5cm, Score each one horizontally at 6cm and fold over. Cut another piece of white card to 6x12cm, score horizontally at 6cm and fold over, this piece is the bottom or last piece. Take one of the pieces and � x it onto the card front applying glue to the back of the small panel and overlapping the border strip slightly as shown. Add the second and third pieces making sure you butt each one up against the one before it, so there are no gaps and they are in vertical alignment with each other. Add the fourth to the bottom.

5 Trim red snow� ake backing paper to create three small pieces measuring

5.5x2cm. Fix each to the underside of each waterfall piece.

6 Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing folder then cut

� ve pieces to each measure 5cm square. Mount each onto red card measuring 5.5cm square. Fix four to the front of the waterfall pieces and the � fth to the inside of the bottom waterfall piece.

7 Create four circular toppers from the Santa illustrations approx. 4cm in

diameter and mount onto slightly larger circles of red. Fix one to the front of each of the waterfall pieces.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN


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How do I make it? 1 Cut white vellum to 19x17.5cm. Brayer

lightly with embossing ink and cover with White Twinkle embossing powder. Tap o� any excess and heat-set. Once dry, double mount the embossed piece onto red card measuring 19x18cm then matte white card measuring 19x18.5cm resulting in a border on the long top and bottom edges only.

2 Cut and fold matte white card to 17.5x12.5cm with the fold on the top

edge. Cover the card front with pearlescent

teal card. Attach the embossed panel to the card front, placing it centrally between the top and bottom edges.

3 Cut the ho ho ho border to 1cm deep and double mount onto red

then pearlescent teal card leaving a wider border on the second mount. Fix to the card front, approx. 4.5cm from the bottom edge and trim the sides � ush. Wrap red/white twine horizontally around the card front, just below the border and tie in a knot just right of centre.

Tired Santa Designed by Sara Naumann


papers MCCS1526 Matte white, red, pearlescent

white and pearlescent teal card White vellum White Twinkle Embossing Glitter

from WOW! Embossing Heat tool Small brayer Embossing inkpad Silver peel-off borders Red twine Craft box basics

FREE DEMO DAYSSat 5th Sept with Julia Watts featuring Creative Expressions

Sat 19th Sept Hazel from Crafters CompanionAll welcome!

4 Cut the topper to leave a narrow border of white. Double mount onto

red then matt white card leaving a narrow border each time. Fix the topper to the right side of the card front.

5 Tie a bow in more of the same twine and stick on the left side

of the topper.

6 Apply silver peel-o� borders to the top and bottom edges to � nish.


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Book of Santa Designed by Wendy Martin

How do I make it? 1 Make up a 20.5x12cm card blank

in white card.

2 Punch the bottom edge of red card using the Aspen Snow� ake

punch then trim to a � nished size of 20x11cm. Cut blue star backing paper to 19.5x9.5cm and � x it to the card, 2mm from the top edge before � xing the panel to the card front, again, 2mm from the top edge. Save the punched snow� akes for later.

3 Punch the left edge of red card using the same punch and trim to

3.5x9.5cm. Emboss white card using the


MCCS1521, MCCS1526, MCCS1529 White and red card Starry Night embossing folder Aspen Snowflake Punch Around

The Page set by Martha Stewart White ribbon Red stick-on gems Craft box basics

Starry Night embossing folder and cut to 1.5x9.5. Stick the embossed piece on top of the red panel, 2mm from the right edge and then the whole piece to the card front, 1.5cm from the left edge.

4 To make up the waterfall pieces; create two card blanks measuring

10x7.5cm and another measuring 11x7.5cm in white card.

5 To decorate the smaller cards; punch the left edge of red card using the

Aspen Snow� ake punch and trim to 9.5x7cm. Emboss white card and trim to 8.5x6.5cm. Stick the embossed card on

the punched card, left edges � ush and then to the inside left of a small card, right edge � ush with the centre fold. Repeat on the second small card. Stick � ve punched snow� akes in a vertical row on the right side of the inner fold on both cards.

6 Trim two Santa toppers to 9x6.5cm, mount onto red card measuring

9.5x7cm and � x onto the front of the smaller cards.

7 To decorate the larger card; following the step above trimming the Santa

topper to 9.5x6.5cm and mounting on red card, right edge punched and trimmed to a � nished size of 11x7cm. Fix to the card front. Follow Step 5 to decorate the left of the card inside mounting white embossed card measuring 9.5x6.5cm and sticking to red card, left edge punched and measuring 11x7cm. Repeat for the right side of the card inside but with the right edge punched. Trim around the Merry Christmas sentiment, mount onto red card and � x to the right side as shown.

8 Attach white ribbon horizontally along the card front, the majority of

the ribbon on the right side and applying glue approx. 5cm in the centre only.

9 Apply glue to the back of a small card blank and � x to the card front so that the

fold is in the centre of the embossed panel. Open the card. Apply glue to the reverse of the second small card and � x over the inside of the � rst card so that the left folded edge is 2cm to the right of the centre of the � rst card. Repeat the step with the larger card. Close the cards and tie the ribbon into a bow to hold the sideways waterfall closed.

10 Finish the card by � xing red punched stars to the top and

bottom of the embossed strip and adding a small red gem to the centre of each.


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True Chri� mas Designed by Emma Williams

ANGEL


papers MCCS1529. MCCS1530 White, pearlescent white,

blue and gold mirri card Die-cut sentiment Sherbet and Regal Gold Candi Craft box basics

5 Using the star templates provided on the Making Cards Christmas

Special DVD, cut out three various sized stars in pearlescent white card, the largest measuring 6cm from point to point and the following stars descending in size. Use foam pads to layer the stars, the � rst two lined up and the next two slightly staggered. Add gold Candi to the centre then secure to the top of the topper as shown.

6 Add a die-cut message at the bottom of the topper using foam pads

and attach Candi to each corner of the embossed card to � nish.

How do I make it?

1 Create a card blank from white card measuring 15cm square and with the

fold at the top.

2 Cut a piece of the blue star paper to 14cm square, mount onto blue card

measuring 14.5cm square and � x to the card front.

3 Trim pearlescent white card to 11.5x15.5cm. Measure in 1cm

from each side and score a straight line. Turn the card over to show the raised embossed line and mount onto gold mirri card measuring 12x16cm. Attach the piece to the front of your card blank placing it so that it overlaps the top fold by approx. 2cm.

4 Mount the topper onto gold mirri card and � x to

the centre of the embossed piece with foam pads.


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True Chri� mas Noel Angel Designed by Dani Martin Designed by Faye Wynn-Jones

How do I make it? 1 Using white card

create a card blank measuring 14x18cm. Trim blue card to 13.5x17.5cm, mount onto gold mirri card measuring 14x18cm and � x to the card front.

2 Cut the right edge of gold mirri card with scallop scissors and trim to a � nished size of

7x16cm. Cut blue star backing paper to 6x15.5cm and � x to the panel leaving an even border of gold on the left, top and bottom edges. Wrap white organza ribbon around the left side and secure the ends behind before � xing the panel to the left side of the card front. Tie a bow in more of the same ribbon and attach in the position shown.

3 Mount the topper onto gold mirri card and attach on the right side.

4 Make up two 3D stars in gold mirri card using the instructions provided on the DVD. Fix one in the top right

and the other in the bottom left corner of the topper.

5 Die-cut ‘Noel’ from the Holiday

Sentiments die set in gold mirri card and stick in the bottom right corner to � nish.

make it? Using white card create a card blank

measuring 14x18cm.

and � x to the card front.

Cut the right edge of gold mirri

What do I need? Making Cards Christmas craft papers MCCS15187, MCCS1518

White and Kraft card Black fine line pen Craft box basics


papers MCCS1529, MCCS1530 White and Kraft card Cream doily Craft box basics

Where can I buy it?- White organza ribbon

www.craftypoodles.co.uk

- D-Lites Holiday Sentiments by Spellbinders www.craftydevilspapercraft.co.uk


How do I make it?

1 Create a 10cm square card

blank from white card and position with the fold at the top.

2 Cut a 4.5x9cm

piece of tartan backing paper and mount on a slightly larger piece of Kraft card. Stick to the bottom of the card front.

3 Fix a cream doily to the top of the card front so the top overhangs the fold in the card. Trim the angel topper

to size and mount on a slightly larger piece of Kraft card (you could use a circle die to help you). Stick to the centre of the doily.

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Gatefold nativity

Mother and child



the right-hand side, score vertically and valley fold. You now have your gatefold card.

2 Cut red star backing paper

to 14cm square. Mount onto blue card measuring 14.5cm square and � x to the card inside. Cut four further pieces of red star backing paper, each measuring 6.5x14cm, mount onto blue card measuring 7x14.5cm. Fix two to the outer panels on the card inside and put the other two to one side.

3 Cut a piece of pearlescent white card to 10.5x13cm and emboss using the

Star Embossing folder provided with the magazine. You will have to run the card through the machine twice to emboss all areas. Machine stitch with white cotton around the outside of the embossed card.

4 Mount the topper onto gold mirri card leaving a narrow border. Stick the

topper in the centre of the embossed card and the card to the centre of the card inside.

5 Wrap white seam binding horizontally around the centre of the remaining

two red star panels and secure the ends behind. Fix the panels to the card front.

6 Thread natural twine through a red button and � x on the right side of the

right panel.

7 Cut two further strips of white seam binding, thread though the ribbon on

the left side of the card front and tie into a double bow on the left hand side. Punch out two holly leaves from green card and two from gold mirri card using the Super Holly Punch and attach them around the knot of the bow. Adhere white Candi to the centre of the bow.

8 Using foam pads, attach a die-cut message to the left-hand panel, slightly

overlapping the opening of the gatefold.

9 Attach gold Candi to each of the four corners of the closed card to � nish.

2to 14cm square. Mount onto blue card measuring 14.5cm square and � x to the card inside. Cut four further pieces of red star backing paper, each measuring 6.5x14cm, mount onto blue card measuring 7x14.5cm. Fix two to the outer panels on the card inside and put the other two to one side.

3Star Embossing folder provided with the magazine. You will have to run the card through the machine twice to emboss all areas. Machine stitch with white cotton around the outside of the embossed card.



MCCS1527, MCCS1530 White, blue, pearlescent white,

green and gold mirri card

Elegance Die-cut message

White seam binding Regal Gold Candi Starry Night embossing folder

Sewing machine White cotton Natural twine Red button Super Holly Punch by Woodware

Craft box basics


MCCS1529, MCCS1530 White and dark blue card

Natural twine Craft box basics

How do I make it? 1 Cut white card to measure 30x15cm

and place horizontally in front of you. Measure 7.5cm from the left-hand side of the card and score vertically. Valley fold along the scoreline. Measure 7.5cm from

How do I make it? Create a 10cm square white card blank with the fold at the top. Trim blue star backing paper to 9x3.5cm and mount onto dark blue card leaving a narrow border. Wrap natural twine horizontally around the piece and tie in a double bow at the front. Fix the piece to the card front. Fix the topper to the card front overlapping the top edge as shown to � nish.

QUICK CARD!


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Mini book Designed by Dani Martin

CHRISTMAS PAWS




Starry Night embossing folder

7mm wide gold ribbon Spellbinders Nestabilities

Wavy Rectangles Die Set

Spellbinders Shapeabilites

D-Lites Holiday Sentiments Die

Mini star punch Corner rounder punch Craft box basics

3 Cut gold ribbon to 11cm and � x horizontally to the card front

overlapping the right edge. Using the Starry Night embossing folder, emboss white card and cut to 9x11cm. Mount onto gold mirri card measuring 9.5x11.5cm and � x to the card front.

4 Die-cut gold mirri card using the small Wavy Rectangles die. Draw

around the inside of the die onto white card and cut out. Layer the shapes together and stick to the centre of the card front. Die-cut Hapy Christmas from the Holiday Sentiments die set in gold mirri card and stick on top. Add some gold punched stars as desired.

5 To � nish, Turn the mini book over and add another 11cm length of ribbon

to the centre overlapping the left side. Attach the fourth piece of white card on top. Turn the mini book back over and tie the ribbon strips together into a bow.

Where can I buy it?- Spellbinders Nestabilities Wavy

Rectangles Die Set, £17.99 www.charmedcardsandcrafts.co.uk (0208 6590737)

- Spellbinders Shapeabilites D-Lites Holiday Sentiments Die, £5.50www.oysterstamps.co.uk (01634 686823)


How do I make it?

1 Cut a four pieces of white card to 10x12cm and round the corners.

Lay three pieces in front of you, aligned and with a 2 to 3mm gap between them. Put the fourth to one side. Cut four pieces of gold ribbon approx. 2.5cm long. Secure in place, two over each gap to make the hinges.

2 Cut three pieces of red snow� ake backing paper to 9.5x11.5cm and

round the corners. Die-cut three of the pug toppers using the second to largest die from the Wavy Rectangles set. Draw around the outside of the same die on white card and mount a topper onto this piece. Repeat with the other topper before � xing one to each panel, the outer

at a slight angle. Decorate the corners of the panels with short lengths

of ribbon as shown and add few punched gold stars. Fold the right

then left panels in to the middle to close the ‘mini book’.

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I’m a reindeer!

Pug and bow

Designed by Sarah Jackman-Read

Designed by Dani Martin Designed by Dani Martin



White and pale blue card

Teal ribbon White/blue twine Craft box basics



White, red and gold mirri card

Red paper Spellbinders Shapeabilites D-Lites

Holiday Sentiments Die

Gold ribbon Red stick-on gems Corner rounder punch Craft box basics

How do I make it?

1 Create a white card blank measuring 12.5x18cm.

2 Trim red star backing paper to 12x17.5cm and � x to the centre

of the card.

3 Cut blue backing paper to 10.5x15.5cm and mount onto pale

blue card measuring 11x16cm. Trim around

How do I make it? 1 Create a 14x16cm card blank from white

card. Cover the card front with gold card.

2 Cut a piece of red star backing paper to 13.5x15.5cm and � x to the centre of the

card front.

the Merry Christmas sentiment to measure 10x7cm and stick to the top of the panel leaving a narrow double border all around.

4 Wrap teal ribbon horizontally around the centre of the panel

securing the ends behind before � xing the panel to the center of the card front. Tie a bow in more of the same teal ribbon and secure to the centre of the ribbon border

5 Create a circular topper measuring approx. 7.5cm and

mount onto a slightly larger circle of red star backing paper. Create a small hole in the top, thread through blue and white twine and tie in a knot. Fix the topper to the bottom half of the card front tucking the top just under the bow and using foam pads to give height.


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Wagging wishesDesigned by Kitty FramptonDesigned by Kitty FramptonKitty Frampton



White and red card Red gingham ribbon Black fine line pen Red cabochons Die-cut sentiment Adhesive pearls Craft box basics

How do I make it?

1 Create a 10.5x14.5cm white card blank.

2 Trim a piece of the blue backing paper to 9.5x13.5cm, mount onto red card

measuring 10x14cm and � x to the card front.

3 Cut gold star backing paper to 4.5x13.5cm and mount onto red card

measuring 5x13.5cm leaving a narrow border of red card on the long left and right edges only. Wrap red organza ribbon vertically around the panel and secure the ends behind before � xing to the card front 1cm from the left edge.

4 Cut around the topper to create a rectangle measuring

7.5x8.5cm and mount onto red card measuring 8x9cm. Using a black � ne line pen, draw a decorative border of your choice around the image before � xing to the card front using foam pad and approx. 2cm from the top edge.

5 Tie a bow in more of the

same red gingham ribbon and � x to the top of the ribbon border. Secure a red cabonchon to the centre.

6 Using foam pads, stick a

die-cut sentiment on your choice just below the topper.

7 Add pearls as desired

to � nish.

3 Cut a piece of white card to 14x13cm. Starting in the bottom right corner,

measure 5cm up the side and make a mark. Draw a diagonal line from this mark to the top left corner. Cut along the line to remove the top right corner. Cover the piece with gold card and � x a slightly smaller piece of red star backing paper on top (cut to 13.5x12.5 and follow instructions as before). Cut gold mirri card to 14x1.5cm and � x across the panel, approx. 1cm from the bottom edge.

4 Fix the panel to the card front, bottom edges � ush and applying

glue to the bottom, left and right edges only to create a pocket.

5 To make the tag; Cut a piece of red card to 10x13.5cm and trim o� the top

left and right corners to make a point at the top. Mount onto gold mirri card leaving a narrow border. Cut out the pug to measure 8x8.5cm and round the corners. Apply three stick-on gems to the top left corner, mount onto gold mirri card as before and � x to the centre of the tag. Fold gold ribbon in half and attach to the top of the tag as shown.

6 Using red paper, make up the folded bow as instructed on the DVD

provided but don’t cut the tails. Secure to the front of the pocket and add a red gem to the centre. Add two further gems to the left end of the gold strip.


7 Die-cut Merry in gold mirri card and Christmas in red card and add to the

card front as shown to � nish.

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MCCS1533, MCCS1534 White, purple and silver mirri card White organza ribbon Snowflake punches in ‘Mini’ and

‘Small’ by Hobbycraft Purple stick-on gems Nestabilities Labels Seventeen by

Spellbinders Season’s Greetings Sweet Wordlets

die by Die-Versions Craft box basics

BONUS PROJECTS


DESIGNS

USING YOUR F REE

BONUS PAPERS

ON T HE

F REE DV D!

Where can I buy it?- Snow� ake punches in ‘Mini’ and

‘Small’ by Hobbycraft- www.hobbycraft.co.uk - White organza ribbon - www.craftypoodles.co.uk

How do I make it?

1 Cut white paper to measure 29.5x15cm. Score vertically at 4.5cm

and 12.5cm from the left edge. Mountain fold the left score and valley fold the right. Rotate the card 90 degrees to the right.

2 Trim purple snow� ake bonus backing paper to 16.5x15.5cm and mount

onto silver mirri card measuring 17x15cm. Attach to the top panel which will become the back of the card.

3 Cut further purple snow� ake backing paper to measure

14.5x7.5cm and mount onto silver mirri card measuring 15x8cm. Stick onto white card to strengthen. Attach to the front panel so that the top edge butts up to the mountain fold and the bottom edge overlaps. This will be the easel part of your card.

Pretty in purple4 Mount white card measuring

10.5x14.5cm onto purple card measuring 11x15cm.

5 Die-cut silver mirri card using the largest of the Labels Seventeen dies.

Position the same die over the illustration on the sheet and draw around the inside making sure the girl is in the centre. Cut out and layer on to the silver mirri card. Add the die-cut to the white panel using foam pads before � xing the panel to the front panel on the card front so that the majority overlaps the folded edge.

6 Create a small a small circle in purple card and stick to the top corner on

the top panel, applying glue to the left side of the circle only as this will be the anchor to hold the front of the card up. Tie a bow in white organza ribbon and stick to the circle.

7 Punch two mini and two small snow� akes in silver mirri card, layer

together and add a purple gem to the centres. Attach them to opposite corners of the topper.

8 Die-cut Season’s greetings in silver mirri card and stick to the bottom of

the front panel. Lift up the back and tuck under the circle to � nish.

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MCCS1523, MCCS1533 White and silver mirri card Starry Night embossing folder Corner rounder punch White organza ribbon Snowflake punches in ‘Mini’ and

‘Small’ by Hobbycraft Blue stick-on gems Die-cut letters – *TBC* Corner rounder punch Craft box basics

65Making Cards September 2015

How do I make it?

1 Cut a piece of white card to measure 28.2x15cm wide. Starting from the

left, measure along the top edge and make a mark at 9.4cm and 18.8cm. Repeat on the bottom edge. Score vertically between the marks. Mountain fold the left score and valley fold the right.

2 Measuring from the top, make a mark at the following points down

the valet fold; 0.7cm, 3.7cm, 4.2cm, 7.2cm, 7.7cm, 10.7cm, 11.2cm and 14.2cm. Each of these points will become the centre of a cut. Measure 4.5cm out to the left and right at each mark and cut with a sharp knife. Transfer the valley folds on the wide section to mountain folds to create your card blank.

Xmas joyDesigned by Dani Martin

3 Cut blue backing paper to 8.5x14cm and mount onto silver mirri card

measuring 9x14.5cm. Fix to the card front.

4 Cut two further pieces of blue backing paper to 3.5x14cm and mount onto

silver mirri card measuring 4x14.5cm. Fix either side of the vertical cuts.

5 Emboss white card using the Starry Night embossing folder and trim to

7x11cm. You will need to emboss twice to achieve this. Round each corner with a corner rounder punch. Mount onto silver mirri card measuring 7.5x11.5cm and round the corners to match. Wrap white organza ribbon around the middle and secure the ends behind before � xing the centre of the card front.

6 Carefully cut around the edge of the Christmas girl from the bonus craft

papers provided on the DVD and stick to the embossed panel.

7 Punch multiple snow� akes in silver mirri card using the small and mini

punch. Place a couple on the card front, layered if you wish, and adorn the centres with gems. Decorate the rest of the card with snow� akes as desired to � nish.

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How do I make it?1 Create a 13.5x19cm card blank. Cut

a 12.2x18cm piece of backing paper and mount on red card, leaving a thin border along each side. Stick to the centre of the card front.

2 Cut a 5.5x12.2cm strip of white card. Trim along the bottom long edge

using the Aspen Snow� ake border punch. Mount on red card, leaving a thin border along the long ends and trimming the short ends � ush.

With loveDesigned by Wendy Martin



MCCS1536 White, black and red card

Aspen Snowflake Punch Around the

Page by Martha Stewart

Arctic Snowflake punch by Martha Stewart

White and silver decorative ribbon

‘With’ and ‘love’ word dies

by Cheery Lynn Die-cutting machine Large red stick-on gem Craft box basics

WoofDesigned by Faye Wynn-Jones


MCCS1536, MCCS1537 White and black card Red stick-on gems Black fine line pen Craft box basics How do I make it?

Create a white card blank measuring 10.5cm square with the fold on the top edge. Trim two pieces of ho ho ho backing paper to 9.5x4.5cm and mount each onto black card leaving a 2mm border.

Attach to the card front one above the other. Trim the topper to 8.5cm square, drawn a double border using a black � ne line pen and mount as before. Attach to the card front and add two red adhesive gems in the top right corner to � nish.

QUICK CARD!

3 Cut a 3.7x12.2cm strip of red snow� ake backing paper. Stick

along the top of the strip so a thin border of white can still be seen. Wrap ribbon around the middle of the paper and secure the ends at the back. Attach the strip to the card front, 3.5cm from the bottom edge.

4 Die-cut the words ‘with’ and ‘love’ from red card and layer

them on white card, trimming a thin border all round. Stick them to the bottom left corner of the card front.

5 Create a 9.5cm square mini card blank from red card. Stick a large dog

topper to the card front. Cut an 8.7cm square from red snow� ake backing paper, mount on white card and stick to the card inside. Mount a ‘Merry Christmas’ topper on black card and stick to the centre of the snow� ake paper. Attach the mini card blank to the centre top of the card front.

6 Cut a small circle from red card and stick next to the bottom right corner

of the mini card blank so the mini card front can tuck behind it as a stopper. Make a bow from the ribbon, trim the ends into a ‘v’ and stick it to the topper.

7 Punch an Arctic Snow� ake from white card and � x to the top right

corner of the mini card blank. Add a red stick-on gem to the centre of it.

Where can I buy it?- Punches available from

www.theglitterpot.co.uk (01444 831445).

- Word dies available from www.craftsulove.co.uk (01293 863576).

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