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January 2015
Welcomecrafters
...
What we love
in this issue...
Happy 2015!
We've packed this New Year issue with
inspiration and
fabulous
project ideas to enjoy over the coming
weeks. All carefully selected to suit any skill level, there's
Cathie Shuttleworth's
fun cat cards
(p49) and for the more
advanced, a
stunning
Folk Art paper cutting set by Ellen
Kharade (p53). Plus, we show how well gold can work as an
accent colour
with Keren Baker's classy, 5 Ways With card project (p11).
The
Handmade Home Special
on page 57 is full of ideas including some
styling tips
from House of Fraser’s Design Manager, Sue Roberts. Not only that,
there's an adorable bunny (p100) to crochet using just
one ball of yarn
- your
little ones will
love it!
Our crafty radar says that painting and watercolour is
Turn our easy ideas into
toppers for cards and boxes
going to be big this year. Turn to page 86 to learn about the basics and what you
need to stock up on to
get started.
Don't forget to take a look at our
giveaways
and offers pages where you can
win a Lapdog Tray – perfect for crafting in front of the telly – an Xcut machine or
the
vouchers up for grabs
from Create and Craft. All in all, from paper crafts to
knitting and stitching, there's plenty to
tickle your fancy!
In the meantime enjoy
the
cake recipe
on page 96, and we look forward to seeing you next month...
Happy crafting,
Birdhouse motifs are always
a winner for card makers
Sarah Crosland, Editor
Sarah
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Inspirational
designer and author,
NICKI TRENCH
tells us
how she got started
and why crochet is
having a revival
Crafters' fave,
LEONIE PUJOL
picks
out some of her top
creative goodies for
2015 and shares
hints and tips
Natural cosmetics
guru, author and
crafter
SOF MCVEIGH
tells us how she got
started and her plans
for the year ahead
Quilling queen,
ELIZABETH MOAD
shows us how to
create a miniature
tea set in her
signature style
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Contents
JANUARY 2015
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63
REGULARS
7
8
FIRST STEPS
38
CARDS & PAPER
19
MAKE ME QUICK
Give your cards elegance with pretty
3-D butterflies
74
MAKE & SELL
Stitch our copyright-free scented hearts which
could double up as stylish pincushions
11
5 WAYS WITH... A TOUCH OF GOLD
Add a subtle shine to your cards with glitzy
illustrations and washi tape
Spruce up your stationery with colourful
washi tape pencils
102
BEHIND THE BOOK
Nicki Trench talks about her new book, Crochet
Basics, and the influence behind it
INSPIRATION FOR JANUARY
Celebrate the new year with our creative
things to do, see and buy
22
ASK THE EXPERTS
Tricks, tips and handy know-how from
our team of top craft designers
24
BIRTHDAY PLANNER
Bring lovely butterflies to life with this
handy organiser
STITCH
31
NEW YEAR GIFTS
Carolyn Letten turns fabric odds and ends into
a celebratory set
28
YOUR SPACE
Share makes and stories with your fellow
CB readers
42
COLOURFUL STITCHERY
Make Tracey Daykin-Jones' mixed media
cards featuring bright colours
63
BIRDHOUSE TRINKETS
Prepare for spring with Helen Philipps' bright
and colourful makes
40
OUR PAPERCRAFT HERO
Freshen up your projects for spring using
punch art and Katie Skilton's unique style
45
RETRO FLORALS
Create a gorgeous set of 1950s-inspired
cards and accessories with flower motifs
70
LEATHER BOOTEES
Beautiful baby girls will look the part in Amanda
Walker's shoes
57
HANDMADE HOME
Give your home a whimsical update with
house motifs
49
CAT'S WHISKERS
Create Cathie Shuttleworth's fun feline
papercraft collection
84
POMPOM BEANIE
Keep little ones' ears warm on cold days with
a snug, soft hat
68
MY CRAFT SPACE
Corinne Bradd uncovers craft stash busters
and storage solutions
53
PAPER CUT BIRDS
Delight a loved one with Ellen Kharade's
delicately crafted critters
98
MEMORY CUSHION
Treasure the outgrown clothes of your child
with a patchwork keepsake
72
BROWSE & CREATE
Kick-start 2015 with a fabulous selection
of wonders from around the web
80
FLYING HEARTS
Let your love soar high in the sky with
our dreamy designs
LEARN & MAKE
104
REALLY USEFUL CRAFT TIPS
CB readers offer their crafty advice
PEOPLE & PLACES
30
A DAY IN THE LIFE
We caught up with Sof McVeigh as she goes
about life in an entrepreneur's world
14
SARA NAUMANN'S MASTERCLASS
Spritz your stencils for an easy way to add colour
and texture to cards
122
BEHIND THE CAMERA
Leonie Pujol gets hooked on crochet
this new year
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PRETTY PASTELS MASTERCLASS
Colour and blend subtle backgrounds for your cards
or papercrafts
CROCHET
100
BUNNY TOY
Treat a little one to an adorable
amigurumi softie
8
96
Freebies & Prizes
44
EXTRA FREEBIES
To celebrate a new year of crafting, we've got
bonus giveaways and offers for you to enjoy
38
ELIZABETH MOAD QUILLS
Cream and sugar? Wow guests with a
quintessential British tea set
BAKE & CRAFT
86
BACK TO BASICS: WATERCOLOUR
We take a look at the ins and outs of this timeless art 
96
LAVENDER CAKE
Refresh your palette and create a
stunning floral bake
BROWSE & BUY
17
CRAFT CRUSH
Embrace all things lovely with our
woodland favourites
MIXED MEDIA
66
SILK PAINTING
Create mini works of art and beautiful greeting
cards with Jill Alblas' tutorial
48
FREE* CUPCAKE BOOK
Get your hands on Bake Me I'm Yours...
Cupcake Fun
78
MATRYOSHKA DOLLS
Combine soft felt and floral prints to create these
stitched ladies
77
LAPDOG TRAY GIVEAWAY
Enter our giveaway for your chance to win
one of five 'craft anywhere' trays
94
MADE BY YOU: UPCYCLED DOG BED
Love thriftiness? Turn an unwanted box or crate into
a cosy bed for your pooch to enjoy
82
FREEBIES & OFFERS
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fantastic prizes!
JEWELLERY
105
AVIAN JEWELS
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