This issue's Seasonal Stencils & stencil brush set is the perfect companion to all your Christmas papercrafting needs.

As always, Simply Cards & Papercraft's amazing Design Team have shared their crafty ideas to help you get inspired.

Over on page 9 you'll find Nicky Gilburt's inky creativeness to showcase how to really take your projects up a notch. Mel Jess creates some sensational off-the-page makes on page 30, whilst Jane Gundry focuses on using the stencils to create contemporary Christmas cards with a strong focal image made up of smaller images on page 60.

Here's a few of their fabulous creations!

We've got a plethora of new releases for you to sink your crafting-teeth into, as we all know how much we love to catch-up on the latest trends and products! We look at the new Crafter's Companion Sunflower Collection (page 36), Chloe's Creative Cards super sparkly-inspired makes (page 56), Birch Press Designs snowflake-themed dies (page 64) and The Greetery's stunning Christmas Eve-inspired designs. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

We also have an exclusive interview with the wonderful Toni Darroch in her first-ever expert advice column - you'll be able to find out what she's been up to and learn more about her beautiful brand, Stamps By Me, as well as how to create two beautiful cards on page 18.

Follow Jessica Rourke's guide to die-cut letterpress designs in our Masterclass section on page 42 and be mesmerised by the striking results you can have with them, its truly staggering just how easy it is to do!

You can go to Jessica's etsy store to buy her Paper Ink Stamp products here

Now here's an exclusive look at just a few of her cards. See more when the magazine is out!

Believe it or not there's so much more to get excited about for this issue's release. As well as 50+ digital downloads that you'll find on the downloadables page nearer the on-sale date, we have competition prizes from Hunkydory and Lawn Fawn, plus six sensational giveaway prizes from WOW! Embossing Powder, Pretty Gets Gritty, Groves and more.

Simply Cards & Papercraft 235 is going on sale on the 29th September - check back in with us again soon to see more.

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