Welcome to another jam-packed issue of Die-cutting Essentials! For this issue, we’ve teamed up with Card Making Magic to bring you an absolutely stunning Peacock Elegance die. I know you’re going to have great fun using it to create beautiful-looking cards for all occasions, and you can see ideas on pages 7, 37, 74 & 82.

We have plenty of die-cutting techniques for you to try this month, starting with a guide to die-cut tunnel apertures on page 16. Learn how to design cards that are striking and perfectly aligned using the Lay it on the Line range with our guides on page 22 and three different ways of adding intricate die-cuts to make different yet beautiful creations on page 30. You won’t want to miss the different ways of adding texture to your die-cuts on your designs on page 64 – I cannot wait to try these myself, as they look so effective!

As usual, we’re showcasing the latest products from your favourite die-cutting brands, including Hunkydory (page 12), 49 and Market (page 44), John Next Door (page 50), Sentimentally Yours (page 60), Lawn Fawn (page 70) and The Greetery (page 77).

We also go behind the scenes with our friend Lisa Horton and find out more about her life and crafting preferences on page 50. Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our Cardmaker of the Year 2025 competition and win your share of £11,000 of crafty prizes.

With all this and so much more, I shall leave you to your reading and crafting! Don’t forget to share your makes and crafting resolutions with us using the hashtag diecuttingessentials!

Happy Crafting!

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