Issue 216 - Competitions & Giveaways

Our friends at Crafter’s Companion have given us one fabulous essentials bundle for one of you to win!

Supersize your die-cutting and embossing potential with the Gemini Pro machine! With a huge 12x12” cutting platform, this machine is perfect not just for batch making and larger projects, but also for cutting all of the elements, matts and layers for smaller projects in one pass!

The Gemini Pro is capable of cutting through a variety of materials including cardstock, craft metal, leather, chipboard, adhesive foam and multiple layers of fabric. Despite the large size, the cutting capabilities of the machine are delivered with the power, pressure and performance that you have come to expect from the Gemini family. It has been engineered for superb cutting of up to 12x18” size materials, with perfect results every time.

Along with the Gemini Pro machine, the winner will receive two clear cutting plates, a rubber embossing mat, a magnetic shim, plastic shim and metal shim. Plus, of course, a comprehensive instruction booklet that will guide you through the plate combinations needed for different dies and embossing folders. The larger 12x18” plates are available from the Crafter’s Companion website, that will boost creativity even further.

Whether you're a papercrafter wanting to create paper or fabric embellishments, table decorations, wedding stationery or keepsake gifts (to name but a few!), this machine will definitely revolutionise the way you craft!

We’ve teamed up with Cricut to offer you the chance to win a Cricut Explore Air 2 machine PLUS a mega accessories bundle – it will undoubtedly inspire you to kick-start your crafting the second it arrives at your house.

This fabulous electronic die-cutting machine is the perfect crafting sidekick that cuts 100 different materials from vinyl and cardstock, to more specialised materials such as glitter paper, cork and bonded fabric. When it comes to practicality this machine has it all – it cuts and writes two-times faster than previous models and holds double the amount of tools.

This must-have machine works wirelessly via Bluetooth, and has an easy-to-use Design Space software (for both iOS Apple, Windows and Android devices/computers).

With 50 ready-to-make projects available to you and demonstrations to get the best and more from your new machine, you really can get crafting straight away!

And that’s not all, to celebrate the launch of their UK online Cricut shop, www.cricut.com, of friends at Cricut are also offering the EasyPress Mini bundle with EasyPress mat, iron on and vinyl samplers, a tool set and transfer tape in this must-have prize package.

IndigoBlu is giving you the chance to win one of six botanical bundles, the perfect stash pick-me-up, worth £78 each!

The prize package contains four stunning stamp sets guaranteed to pick-up your stash anytime of the year of a quartet of blooms.

Each stamp set comprises of a bold, floral image with a complementary sentiment. With flowers including an aster, dandelion and a conehead daisy you’ll be tickled pink with this set.

If you love the conehead daisy flower, you’ll be thrilled with the gorgeous stamp with the all-occasion ‘You are so kind’ script sentiment and the typewriter style dictionary definition of ‘thanks’.

The prize package is rounded off by a selection Luscious Pigment Powders, which are the perfect colour injection to your stash and projects any time of the year.

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Five of you could win one of these fabulous bundles from Polkadoodles. The bundle includes the All About the Girls sentiment stamp set, the Honey Rose Transitions layering stamp set, Mother’s Day stamp set and a blushing blooms 6x6” paper pad – creating the truly wonderful all-occasion bundle.

We always love products from our friends at Lawn Fawn and this collection is no different. For those who always have their head in the clouds, this package is ideal. This prize set will be the perfect addition to your craft stash and includes the All The Clouds stamp set and co-ordinating dies, a cloudy stencil and the Everyday Banners dies.

Compact and convenient to store and carry, this self-healing cutting mat and rotary cutter are a welcome new addition to the Trimits range. Measuring 30x35cm, the mat is cleverly designed with two shallow folds which won’t affect the cutting quality. The non-slip backing can also be used as a rubberstamp mat. The 4.5cm rotary cutter includes a flexible safeguard and a ridged handle for a firm, steady grip. Ideal for both left and right-hand use, the blades can be replaced easily and a spare blade is included and Trimits are giving you the chance to win one of four!

One of you could win this fabulous Altenew prize package, which contains the Wild Flora stamp and die sets, the Wild Flora Washi Tapes and the fabulous 12-pan watercolour essentials set. We know you’ll love crafting with all of these items, the watercolours are perfect for colouring in your stamped floral images and they can even be cut out with the complementing dies too! This package is perfect for all crafters and abilities.

This cardmaking essentials collection from Maker’s Superstore could be making its way to one of you! With card blanks and envelopes, cardstock, adhesives and the Blossoming Moments cardmaking kit, you definitely won’t be short of supplies with this fabulous bundle.