Simply Cards & Papercraft 268 - on sale 6th March 2025

We’re eager to put a smile on everyone’s face this issue with the duo of stamp sets brought to you in conjunction with Colorado Craft Company. The combination of uplifting sentiments and fabulous floral images is sure to have you crafting up a storm in no time! As always we have ideas galore for using the set, starting with Mel Jess’s stunning makes on page 8. Vicky Derrick has created some must-try off-the-page projects on page 30, while Vanessa Hodgson has more inspiring ideas for you to try on page 60.

We have lots of crafty techniques for you to try once again this month, including step-by-step guides to creating super see-through cards in our masterclass on page 42. Learn how to perfect the foiling without heat technique on page 50, fun fold cards take centre stage on page 54, and you can learn all about inked layered die-cuts on page 64.

We have all the latest releases from your favourite papercraft brands as always this isssue, including a tried-and-tested guide to the must-have new Dimensional Diffuser from Sizzix and Stacey Park. Turn to page 20 to find out all about this ingenious product and let Nicky show you how to use it to make lovely cards for all occasions. We have the latest stamps and dies from Altenew on page 16, the brand-new goodies from Lisa Horton on page 38, and we take a look at the range of versatile Brother ScanNCut machines on page 48. Marie Jones shares her inventive ideas for making the most of the fab new Colorology metallic gilding waxes from Creative Craft Products on page 56 – I can’t wait to give these a try too! – plus we have some amazing music-themed makes from the Funky Fossil Design Team on page 74.

It’s our favourite time of the year here at SCP HQ as we launch our Cardmaker of the Year competition once again. It’s always so much fun seeing your projects arriving into the office and we can’t wait to see them all – four of you will share over £11,000 worth of crafty prizes, and also join our magazine Design Team! Click HERE for all the details and to enter!