Welcome to the latest issue of Papercraft Essentials. This issue, we are bringing you a docrafts Papermania Loving Swans 8x8” paper pad. I’ve really enjoyed working with the team on this paper pad, and it’s been great for them to show you how to get the most from it – I know you will love the papers and toppers and everything you can create using them!
The kit will allow you to make all-occasion cards and gifts easily. It truly makes some sophisticated designs suitable for year-round projects, as you’ll see throughout the pages of this magazine.

The Design Team has created 18 stunning projects for you to try your hand at, starting with a look at how effective the paper pad is for all-occasion cards from Marta Debicka. Then, Amy Wilks shows us how to celebrate all things love for those extra-special people in your life! Lorraine Lowe has shown us how to make stunning and empowering makes for the special ladies in your life. Finally, Emma Smith has made some absolutely beautiful 3D projects to give your more inspiration with what you can do with this extremely versatile paper pad!

We also have some ideas to make your stash go further, such as a beginner’s guide from Ingrid Vichova on creating recessed panel cards. We have clever one kit makes from Stampin’ Up!’s Martin Stone, plus we sit down and get to know him a bit better. Sarah Phelan shows us how to to design stamped windows on her projects. Mel Jess has created some wonderful gifting ideas to use up your shrink plastic lying in your stash waiting to be used. Plus, we have fabulous new products from CraftStash.

This issue is jam-packed with ideas and inspiration, and I know you’ll be itching to get started with your crafting, so I shall leave you to it and don’t forget to share your makes with me!

Until next time,
Happy crafting!

Jenn x

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