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H ello and welcome to issue 55. We trust you are all well and making the most of the extra daylight hours – it’s so lovely

waking up to hear the birds singing again.

With the arrival of spring heralding a colourful array of flora and fauna in our parks and gardens, we’re celebrating all things bright and beautiful this issue with an abundance of inspirational projects, including a step-by-step tutorial on making your own fabulous felt flowers, stunning jewellery designs using glass domes and paper, plus a whole host of fabulous card designs and must-have gift ideas. We’re sure you’ll be spoilt for choice!

We hope you enjoy this issue’s fabulous free gift. We’ve all been super-excited here at Simply Homemade HQ and can’t wait to get sewing, especially because the kit makes TWO hearts – so there’s one to keep and one to give away!

Have a great month,

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Editor: Di Grimshaw

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HomemadeCards and gifts to make & share

Regulars

6 This month we loveA few of our favourite fi nds and craftyhighlights for May

16 21 63 & 70 ShoppingYour guide to what to buy and where to buy it from

18 Your crafty cornerShare your creative makes and stories with us!

72 GiveawaysEnter today for your chance to win one ofthese fabulous prizes

45 & 74 CompetitionsEnter for your chance to win!

98 Next issueHave a sneak peek at what’s coming up in issue 56

Projects

9 Using your free giftGorgeous gifts and keepsakes usingthis issue’s fabulous free sewing kit

12 PapercraftLinda Lucas introduces us to the fabulous new Decorative Card Fronts from Spellbinders

22 CrochetCrocheted this fun and stylish clutch bag to add to your spring wardrobe

27 PapercraftClare Rowlands’s fl oral-inspired makes are at the top of our to-do list this issue

32 SewingSew your own pretty cotton lawn scarf. Kellie Rose shows you how

EditorialEditor – Diane Grimshaw

Editorial Assistant – Hugh MetcalfDesigner – Ian Danby

Art Editor – Jennifer LambChief Sub-Editor – Becky Higgins

Sub-Editors – Jessica Farricker, Justine MoranPhotographers – Rachel Burgess, Natalie Mayer

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Elspeth Jackson, Aurora Lombardo, Sandra Monger, Anna Nikipirowicz, Kate Oszko, Su Pennick, Kerrie Rose, Clare Rowlands, Debbie Shore, Sam Sterken, Jen Vernon,

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35 TechniqueElspeth Jackson introduces us to the versatile technique of rag rugging

40 KnittingMake Sue Hanmore’s elegant shawl to dress up simple outfits

42 CardsCreate pretty cards using the new Little Fairies stamps from Lili of the Valley

46 SugarcraftWe show you how to decorate the perfect cake for any baby celebration

49 PapercraftStretch your stash to make four different cards using just one collection

53 Focus onLearn how to make felt flowers to adorn any gift

59 SewingDon’t miss Debbie von Grabler-Crozier’s makes for al fresco dining

65 PapercraftSu Pennick creates gorgeous home décor makes for your desk

75 SewingCute and simple makes for a special new arrival

78 InterviewWe talk ‘kawaii’ and creative stitching with super blogger Mollie Johanson

80 Coffee breakMake stylish gifts using a handful of tool from Fiskars

83 Quick makeKeep these little makes to hand when you need a quick gift

84 KnittingThis adorable little jacket is the perfect project for beginners

88 JewelleryUse your favourite patterned paper to make elegant jewellery

90 SewingA super-snuggly monster PJ case for your own little monster!

93 Quick makeCreate pretty packaging for your handmade gifts

94 CardsEmbrace the trend for all things sticky and Washi tape!

96 KnittingMake this delightful chevron-inspired baby blanket tonight!

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MAY

This month we loveNEWS L REVIEWS L BOOKS L EVENTS L TRENDSHERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE FINDS AND CRAFTY HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY

The Great British Craft Festival

The month of May sees the long-awaited Great British Craft Festival arrive in Greater Manchester – and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s the home of the best names in papercrafting for shopping and demonstrations. Visitors have the chance to take part in make-and-takes, and will receive a goodie bag from Hunkydory Crafts to take home! If you’ve not bought your tickets yet, head to www.greatbritishcraft.co.uk.

Selfie style

2014 was the year of the ‘selfi e’ – also known as taking a photograph of yourself in the good old days! Jumping on the bandwagon is the Flutter collection from US brand Fancy Pants Designs, which has created a collection of papers, die-cut shapes and badges that are perfect for scrapbooking or making cards for the youngsters in your life. With metallic designs and textured papers, Flutter is a lot of fun to play with!

Learn to Crochet,Love to Crochet

Have you been tempted to pick up a crochet hook over the years, but never made the leap? This new book by Anna Wilkinson might fi nally give you the push. This talented designer guides you through the basics with clear tutorials using chunky yarn so that you can see the stitches easily. The patterns included range from simple fi ngerless gloves to pretty cardigans and jumpers, and will keep pushing your skills. Before you know it, you’ll be a crochet pro! Learn to Crochet, Love to Crochet is priced at £14.99 and is published by Quadrille Books.

Learn to Crochet,Love to Crochet

Have you been tempted to pick up a crochet hook over the years, but never made the leap? This new book by Anna Wilkinson might fi nally give you the push. This talented designer guides you through the basics with clear tutorials using chunky yarn so that you can see the stitches easily. The patterns included range from simple fi ngerless gloves to pretty cardigans and jumpers, and will keep pushing your skills. Before you know it, you’ll be a crochet pro! Learn to Crochetand is published by Quadrille Books.

Turn to page 72 for a chance to win aFlutter bundle fromwww.fancypantsdesigns.com

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This month we love

Quick quilting

These patchwork designs from English Rose might be simple, but we think they’re super e� ective! This little owl is adorable, and there are plenty bigger projects where that came from, including kits for quilts, cushions and embroidery-hoop samplers, to name but a few. If you fancy getting your hands on one of these kits, head to www.english-rose.org.uk, where you’ll fi nd them from as little as £8.

Big knits!Louise Walker is a knitter with a talent for creating cute animal designs – her first book, Faux Taxidermy Knits, is in shops now! Her latest venture, however, sees her team up with yarn brand Stylecraft for some seriously big patterns. As well as a mammoth elephant, she’s knitted up this pretty flamingo with fluffy wings – we think kids will love these toys for a long time, which will certainly make up for the amount of knitting time you’ll have to put in! To find your local stockist, head to www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk.

Fab fabricThe latest collection from Craftwork Cards is right up our street – mixing papercraft with sweet sewing motifs to the delight of multi-crafters everywhere. We love these thread reel and sewing machine cards, as well as the gorgeous paper collection and fun die-cuts. Head towww.craftworkcards.com to shop or look out for the range on Create and Craft TV.

DIARY

1st MaySewing Bee Workshop

Lincolnshire www.janewhitetuition.co.uk

2nd - 4th MayWeald of Kent Craft & Design Show

Penshurst Place, Tonbridgewww.thecraftshows.co.uk

14th - 17th MayQuilts UK

Three Counties Showground, Malvernwww.grosvenorshows.co.uk

16th MaySelvedge Spring Fair

Stroud, Gloucestershirewww.selvedge.org

16th MayLearn to Crochet Workshop

Black Sheep Wools, Warringtonwww.blacksheepwools.com

21st MaySimply Homemade issue 56 on sale,

don’t miss it!

23rd - 24th MayCardiff Craft & Hobby Show

Cardiff City Stadiumwww.whitege ckoevents.co.uk


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FREE gift

Handmade with loveFREE gift

Make gorgeous gifts and keepsakes with this issue’s fabulous Fabric Hearts sewing kit

1Cut out one of the hearts from the calico. Use the outer line as the cutting line. 2 Cut a second heart from calico or from

the fl oral fabric. Use the cut-out calico heart as a template for the fl oral heart.

Di Grimshaw

How to create a heart

This issue’s fabulous free gift contains everything you need to create two fabric hearts. You can choose to make one plain and one floral or combine the fabric to have two hearts with one side plain and one floral

3 Sew the hearts together, right sides facing, using the inner dotted line as the stitch line.

Turn the heart right side out and add stu� ng. Add a tag cut from the calico fabric if desired, then stitch the opening closed.

Embellish the hearts with buttons and add a ‘handmade with love’ label


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FREE giftFREE gift


YOU WILL NEEDfree Fabric Hearts sewing kit L

fabric glue L embroidery hoop L

box-style photo frame L water-soluble pencil L sewing needle L pinking scissors L Rich Cocoa Memento inkpad L sentiment stamp

Button heart

1Create the heart following the step-by-step guide on page 9

and sew a label in place as shown.

2 Thread buttons with fl oss and attach them to the front of the

heart as shown. You could glue the buttons in place using fabric glue if you prefer.

3 Add a length of ribbon to the heart so that it can be hung up.

HOW TO MAKE

Add a small amount of lavender to the stuffing and hang the heart in your wardrobe to keep your clothes smelling fresh

WHY NOT TRY

“To ensure that your buttons sit where you want them to, you can glue them into position using a small amount of textile glue. Avoid covering the holes in the buttons so that you can still sew through them”



FREE giftFREE gift


Home sweet home

1Write your sentiment onto the calico heart using a water-soluble pencil.

2 Embroider over the pencil markings. We split the fl oss and used three

strands for our embroidery.

3 Cut around the outer outline of the heart using pinking scissors.

4 Stretch the fl oral fabric across the embroidery hoop.

5 Pin the embroidered heart to the fl oral fabric in the hoop. Sew the buttons

in place along the inner dotted lines using embroidery fl oss.

6 Cover the back of the hoop with a cardstock circle.

HOW TO MAKE

HOW TO MAKE

Alternative ideas using your free giftWhy not create alternative keepsakes and gifts using your free gift?Alternative ideas using your free gift

Use the embroidery floss to add sentiments to your hearts, or personalise them with names, birth dates or other special dates

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Boxed frame

1Take the glass out of the frame and fi x a piece of fl oral fabric in the back of the frame.

2 Cut around the outer line of a calico heart and cut around a ‘handmade with love’ label using

pinking scissors.

3 Stamp a sentiment in the centre of the heart.

4 Create fl owers from the fl oral fabric – follow the step-by-step guide to making felt fl owers on page

54 and 55, using 3cm-diameter circles of fl oral fabric and fabric glue.

5 Attach the fl owers to the heart as shown and add a bow tied with ribbon and two buttons to fi nish.

Don’t forget to share your makes with us! Send photos to [email protected]



Linda Lucas introduces us to the fabulous new Decorative Card

Fronts from Spellbinders. They’re at the top of our wish list!

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HOW TO MAKE

Celebrate the dayYou will need

Anna Gri� n Lovely Layers Cardstock Kit L Anna Gri� n pink cardstock L Anna Gri� n embellishments L Shimmer Imagine Crafts irRESISTible Pico Embellisher L white Want2Scrap self-adhesive pearls L sequins L

white seam binding L button L Spellbinders Shapeabilities Floral Decorative Card Front die L manual die-cutting machine L liquid glueL 3D foam tape

1 Fold a piece of pink cardstock in half, then die-cut and emboss using the outer cutting

edge from the die set, making sure the fold of the card is inside the top cutting edge.

2 Die-cut and emboss the Decorative Card Front using pink pattered paper, trim the

edges to make it slightly smaller than the card front and adhere using liquid glue.

3 Attach the sentiment embellishments using 3D foam tape, then add a double

seam binding bow, button and pearl as shown.

4 Add sequins to the centre of some of the die-cut fl owers and attach Pico

Embellisher to the centre of the others.

ALL OR NOTHING

Each card front can be used in full, or it can be cut and only a portion of the die used, giving greater variety quickly and easily

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HOW TO MAKE

Where to buy

Spellbinders Decorative Card Fronts, Shapeabilities and Enhanced banner dies

are available fromwww.onceuponastamp.co.uk

and www.charmedcardsandcrafts.co.uk

Flutter You will need

Anna Gri� n Lovely Layers Cardstock KitL Anna Gri� n green stripe & pink cardstock L Anna Gri� n embellishmentsL Imagine Crafts Sheer Shimmer Spritz Craft Spray L silver Want2Scrap Finesse Swirls L Want2Scrap Fancy That! Nina Brackett Beautiful Bling borders L

Spellbinders Shapeabilities Contemporary Strip Decorative Card Front die L

Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die D-Lites Flutters Butterfl ies dies L manual die-cutting machine L liquid glue

1To create the card blank, fold a piece of green striped cardstock in

half, then die-cut and emboss it using the outer cutting edge from the die set, making sure the fold of the card is inside the top cutting edge. (See Pic A.)

2 Die-cut and emboss the Decorative Card Front from purple cardstock.

Trim the edges to make it slightly smaller than the card front and adhere using liquid glue. (See Pic B.)

3 Die-cut and emboss the butterfl y from green cardstock using the base

and fi ligree dies. Adhere both layers together at the body using liquid glue. Spray the top layer of the butterfl y using Sheer Shimmer Spray, allow to dry and adhere to the card front along with a rose. (See Pic C.)

4 Attach the swirl bling at the base of the butterfl y and the border bling

across the top and bottom edges of the card front. (See Pic D.)

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Cascading hearts You will need

white cardstock L Anna Gri� n Lovely Layers Cardstock Kit L Anna Gri� n green & pink cardstock L Anna Gri� n Grace Titles, Tags & Quotes die-cuts L Shimmer Imagine Crafts irRESISTible Pico Embellisher L white Want2Scrap self-adhesive pearls L fl attened bottle top L organza ribbon L Spellbinders Shapeabilities Cascading Hearts Decorative Card Front die L manual die-cutting machine L water spritzer L sanding block

1 To create the card blank, fold green cardstock in half, then die-cut and emboss

it using the outer cutting edge from the die set, making sure the fold of the card is inside the top cutting edge. Trim a piece of white cardstock slightly smaller, distress the edges using scissors and adhere in place. (See Pic A.)

2 Trim a piece of pink cardstock slightly smaller than the white layer. Lightly spritz

the back of the pink piece with water. Emboss by placing the die cutting side up on the mat with the spritzed side down onto the die, then the mat and embossing plate. Run through the machine. (See Pic B.)

3 Lightly sand across the embossed pattern, distress the edges using scissors and

adhere to the card front. Fix a piece of ribbon across the bottom of the card front. (See Pic C.)

4 Attach the banner, followed by the bottle top fi lled with patterned

paper and silver rhinestones. Apply Pico Embellisher and allow to dry. (See Pic D.)

HOW TO MAKE

Flattened bottle tops

make inexpensive

embellishments and are

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Just for you You will need

Anna Gri� n Lovely Layers Cardstock Kit L Anna Gri� n pink cardstock L Anna Gri� n Grace Titles, Tags & Quotes die-cuts L L Stamping Scrapping Labels 24 Swirled Hearts stamp L Teal Zeal Memento inkpad L Angel Pink Imagine Crafts irRESISTible Pico Embellisher L white & green seam binding L manual die-cutting machine L

Spellbinders Diagonal Chevron Decorative Card Front L 3D foam tape

1Fold a piece of pink cardstock in half. Die-cut and emboss it using the outer

cutting edge from the die set, making sure the fold is inside the top cutting edge.

2 Die-cut and emboss the Decorative Card Front from green pattered paper, then

trim the edges to make it slightly smaller than the card front and adhere in place.

HOW TO MAKE

3 Attach white seam binding across the card front, followed by green seam binding,

then stamp the sentiment onto a tag and adhere it to the card front using 3D foam tape.

4 Add Pico Embellisher to the corners of the card as shown, and allow to dry.

Falling leavesYou will need

Anna Gri� n Lovely Layers Cardstock Kit L Anna Gri� n white, purple & green striped cardstock L Angel Pink, Lulu Lavender, Pear Tart & Desert Sand Imagine Crafts Fireworks! spray L paper roses L tulle ribbon L manual die-cutting machine L Spellbinders Leaves a Fallin’ Decorative Card Front & Enhanced Banner L Celebra’tions die L liquid glue

HOW TO MAKE

1Fold white cardstock in half, then die-cut and emboss using the outer cutting

edge from the die set, making sure the fold of the card is inside the top cutting edge. Spray the card front using Desert Sand, Angel Pink, Pear Tart and Lulu Lavender Fireworks! spray, then allow to dry.

2 Die-cut and emboss the Decorative Card Front from purple cardstock,

then trim the edges to make it slightly smaller than the card front. Lightly sand the embossing on the leaves, being careful not to tear the stems, and adhere to the card front using liquid glue.

3 Die-cut and emboss a banner from green and white striped cardstock,

then lightly sand the edges and adhere to the top left of the card front.

4 Attach ribbon across the top of the card front, then add a bow and paper

roses as shown to fi nish.

When using colour sprays on cardstock, allow the panel to dry, then flatten it under

your cutting mat while you’re creating

TOP TIP



Fabric heart keyring by Honeypips, £5,www.notonthehighstreet.com

Fabric heart memo board by Dibor, £32,www.notonthehighstreet.com

Linen heart wreath, £20.72*,www.etsy.com/uk/shop/szczecinhandmadeteam

*Price converted from foreig n currency. Correct at time of going to press.

Personalised spotty heart pocket mirror, £7.50,www.swankymaison.com

Docrafts string of hearts kit, £4,www.johnlewis.com

Personalised hearts, £7.99 each,www.etsy.com/shop/wordheart


SHOPPING

Inspired by this issue’s fabulous free gifts, here are a few of our favourite heart-themed makes

Heart to heart

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I have been a subscriber to your sister magazine Simply Cards and Papercraft for some

time and fi rst tried Simply Homemade issue 51 after seeing the advert for the matching stamps and stencil for the feather die free with issue 132 of SC&P. I was delighted with the result. I then saw the advert for the fl ower loom free with SH issue 53 and decided that would be fun to use with my granddaughters. Having bought this issue, I found the Rumble in the Jungle feature and just had to try it out for my two-year-old’s birthday. I was delighted with the results and hope that you like them too. What I especially liked was that there was no need to go out and buy anything extra! So often to get the required results you have to get the recommended stamps, dies, ink and paper etc. Please can we have more projects like this in both these magazines? I already have loads of stash and am reluctant to keep buyingmore. Keep up the good work!

Jenny Creed from Stevenage

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Editor Di and Covermount and Packaging Designer Kay have been making jewellery

using WOW! embossing powder. It was great fun!

Simply melt the embossing powder using a heat tool and pour it into a mould... wait for

it to set and voila –ready-to-wear jewellery!

Here’s what the Simply Homemade team has been up

to this month

We’ve been busy tooFabulous fl oralsI just wanted to share with youthe fl owers I made for my shop’s Easter display using the stencilsfree with issue 52. I was given a year’s subscription to the magazine as a birthday present last year and fully intend to keep it on. I also cut Easter egg shapes from all of the fabulous printed paper free in several past issues. Thanks again, I love the magazine.

Jennifer Jones, by email

Happy heartsI made these gifts for my mum and my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. Both mums absolutely loved the homemade gifts and the personalisation! I used one of the free gifts from Simply Homemade and the hanging heart decoration was a papercraft project from the magazine. I treated myself last year to the subscription to your magazine as a birthday present and I love it! I cannot wait for it to drop through my letterbox every month, to see what fun things I will be making next! Thank you.

Kelly Booth, Stoke-on-Trent

Jo Burnett Just thought I’d share with you a candle I printed using the lovely free gift from issue

51. Just shows how versatile stamping can be

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YOU WILL NEEDL 3 50g balls of worsted yarn

(UK light Aran) – 1 each in Smoke (A), Cherry Red (B)

& green (C)L 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook

L snap fastener L small amount of toy stu� ng

Sizeapproximately 4x6”

AbbreviationsCh – chain

Ss – slip stitchTr – treble crochet

Ch sp – chain spaceDc – double crochet

Tr5tog – treble 5 together:[yrh insert hook in next stitch,

yrh and draw loop through, yrh and draw through fi rst 2 loops on hook] 5 times, yrh and draw

through all 6 loops on hook

Anna Nikipirowicz’s crocheted clutch bag is perfect for adding

a hint of stylish fun to your spring wardrobe

Anna Nikipirowicz

CROCHET ME

Cherry clutchHOW TO MAKEWith yarn A and 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook, make 18 ch.Rnd 1: 2 dc in second ch from

hook, 1 dc in next 15 ch, 4 dc in next ch, working on the other side of ch, 1 dc in next 15 ch, 2 dc in last ch, sl st to fi rst st. 38 sts

Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 15 sts, 2 dc in next 4 sts, 1 dc in next 15 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sl st to fi rst st. 46 sts

Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] twice, 1 dc in next 15 sts, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] four times, 1 dc in next 15 sts, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] twice, sl st to fi rst st. 54 sts

Rnd 4: 1 ch, [1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] three times, 1 dc in next 15 sts, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] six times, 1 dc in next 15 sts, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] three times, sl st to fi rst st. 66 sts

Rnd 5: 1 ch, dc2tog 1 dc in every st to end, sl st to fi rst st. 65 sts

Rnds 6-8: 1 ch, 1 dc in every st to end, sl st to fi rst st.

Rnd 9: 1 ch, *1 dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, sl st to fi rst st. 56 sts


Rnd 14: 1 ch, *1 dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog rep from * to last 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, sl st to fi rst st. 47 sts


Rnd 19: 1 ch, dc2tog, 1 dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next 11 sts, dc2tog, [1 dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in next 11 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next 4 sts, sl st to fi rst st. 41 sts


Fasten o� yarn.

CHERRIES (MAKE 2)With yarn B and 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook, make 4 ch, sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.Rnd 1: 1 ch, 6 dc into ring, sl st

to fi rst st. 6 stsRnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in every st to

end, sl st to fi rst st. 12 stsRnds 3 & 4: 1 ch, 1 dc in every st

to end, sl st to fi rst st.Rnd 5: 1 ch, *dc2tog, rep from *

to end, sl st to fi rst st. 6 stsFill cherry with toy stu� ng. Rnd 6: 1 ch, *dc2tog, rep from *

to end, sl st to fi rst st. 3 stsFasten o� yarn.

LEAF (MAKE 2)With yarn C and 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook, make 8 ch.Row 1: 1 dc into second ch from hook, 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 dtr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 dc in next ch.Fasten o� .

STEM (MAKE 2)With yarn C held double and 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook, make 5 ch, fasten o� yarn.Attach the stems to the cherries and leaves.Making up: Weave in all loose ends. Fold the top of the purse over by approximately 1” to create a cu� . Attach the leaves to the cu� , using the photograph as a guide. Sew the snap fastener to the inside of the purse at the centre top.

More of Anna’s delightful designs can be found in her new book, Crocheted Purses, published by Search Press. Visit www.searchpress.com for

further information


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Clare Rowlands’s fl oral-inspired makes are perfect for all occasions and they’re at the top of our to-do list this issue

Say it with fl owersClare Rowlands

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Flowerpot YOU WILL NEED

Bazzill Basics cardstock L Tilda Tiny Treasures paper pad L Whimsy Stamps Friendship Ticket Sentiments rubberstamp L lace L ribbon L button L felt L The Hobby House Sugar & Spice 3mm self-adhesive pearls L decorative heart pin L PVA glue L Pinflair Glue Gel L manual die-cutting machine L Die-namics Mini Rolled Roses die L Marianne Creatables Leaf die L EK Success Small Scallop Border punch

1 To make the flowerpot, cut a piece of cardstock measuring 9x3½” and score

at 2” and 5½”. Fold in half and fold back at the 2” score line. Use the border punch along the edge as shown.

HOW TO MAKE

2 Open out the card blank and cut a piece of patterned paper into a 3½” square.

Affix to the card front using PVA glue. Mark in ½” from each side and draw a line from this point to the edge of the 2” score line. Repeat on the other side and cut diagonally. This will create the shape of the flowerpot.

3 Fold the card into shape as shown. Take a length of lace and attach each

end to the back of the card. Layer with ribbon, a bow and a button. This will hold the card closed.

4 Cut another piece of cardstock measuring 3½x5”, measure down 1”

from the top and score across. Turn the card face down and attach it to the back of the card to make a stand. Carefully cut the edges into shape.

5 To make the insert, cut a strip of cardstock to measure 4½x2½”. Matt

with a piece of patterned paper measuring 4¼x2¼”. Slide the strip into the card and mark a faint line where the top of the plant pot is. Slide the insert into the pot and make a faint pencil line where the top of the pot is. Stamp the sentiment below this line.

6 Die-cut nine roses. Roll them into shape and secure the ends with a little PVA

glue. Place a self-adhesive pearl in the centre of each rose. Once dry, arrange the roses above the pencil line on the insert using glue gel. Leave to dry completely.

7 Die-cut various-sized leaves and arrange them on the card using a little glue gel.

8 Stamp a sentiment and cut it into a tag shape. Tie with jute and attach to the

card as shown to finish.



HOW TO MAKE

Paper rosesYOU WILL NEED

L Tilda Tiny Treasures paper pad L wooden skewers L paint L paintbrush L PVA glue L Hi-Tak tape L Worn Lipstick Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink

1Take a mix of patterned paper – double-sided paper works best for this. Cut

one strip measuring 4x8¼” and one strip measuring 5½x8¼”.

2 Fold both strips in half length ways. Take one strip and fold in half once and in half

again. Repeat on the other strip. The wider strip will make the large rose petals and the narrower strip will make the small rose petals.

3 Cut out a petal shape from the folded paper, making sure the bottom edge is

straight. Cut up from the bottom of each petal by about 1”. Repeat on the other piece of folded paper.

4 Keeping the petals separated into the two sizes, colour the edges

using pink ink.

5 Take a skewer and three small petals and create the centre of the rose by winding

one petal at a time around the skewer. Use Hi-Tak tape to attach each petal to the skewer.

6 Using a spare skewer and the remaining small petals, roll each side of the petals

inwards. Taking one petal at a time, fold the bottom over the top and secure with glue to form a cup shape.

7 Attach a small piece of Hi-Tak tape to the centre of each petal and then attach one

petal at a time to the rose.

8 Repeat Step 6 for the large petals, but instead of curling the sides in, curl the

sides out and the top of the petal out. Attach in the same way as the small petals.

9 Once all the petals are attached to form the rose, cut a very narrow strip of

matching paper and wrap it around the base of the rose. Paint the rose stem. We have used a vintage milk bottle for the vase and decorated the outer with co-ordinating paper and a bow.

Where to buy

Tilda Tiny Treasures paper pad is available from www.stitchcraftcreate.co.uk and

www.hobbycraft.co.uk

Whimsy Stamps products are available from www.whimsystamps.com and www.bunnyzoescrafts.com

Die-namics dies are available from

www.diestodiefor.com



Cake boxYOU WILL NEED

Bazzill Basics cardstock L Tilda Tiny Treasures paper pad L ribbon L jute L button L lace L felt L baker’s twine L narrow Hi-Tak tape L wooden skewer L Martha Stewart Foliage punch L Pinflair Glue Gel L PVA glue L manual die-cutting machine L Die-namics Mini Rolled Roses die L Magnolia DooHickey’s Mini Doily die L template available from www.simplyhomemademag.com/downloads

Once you’ve mastered the art of making felt flowers, it’s time to turn them into gifts and embellishments. This pretty floral posy is quick to make and is sure to bring a smile to the face of its recipient.

1Copy the base of the cake box template onto cardstock and carefully

HOW TO MAKE

cut it out. Construct the box base, securing using PVA glue.

2 Cut a strip of patterned paper measuring 12” by the depth of the box and secure it

around the sides of the box, trimming off any excess paper. Cut another strip and attach it to the box back. Put to one side till required.

3 Copy the box lid onto patterned paper and carefully cut it out. Assemble the box

lid into shape. Trim the box sides and back with a length of narrow lace topped with a length of narrow ribbon.

4 Die-cut one doily from a co-ordinating patterned paper. Use glue gel to secure it

onto the cake-box top as shown.

5 Cut a rose from felt and roll it into shape, securing the end with a dab of PVA glue.

This will be the candleholder. Cut another

three roses from paper. Position them in place and secure using glue gel. Punch out various foliage pieces from cardstock and arrange onto the box lid.

6 To make the candle, take a strip of patterned paper measuring 2½x6” and

a wooden skewer. Roll the paper around the skewer a few times, not securing at this point. When the paper is pliable, roll it tightly around the skewer, securing the end. Slide the rolled paper off the skewer and thread a length of jute down the centre of the candle to make the wick. Position the candle on the candle holder using glue gel then leave to dry completely.

7 Place the lid on the cake-box base. Wrap a length of baker’s twine around the tip of

the box three times. Thread a sentiment tag onto the end of the twine and add a button to finish.



HOW TO MAKE

Criss Cross YOU WILL NEED

Bazzill Basics cardstock L Tilda Tiny Treasures paper pad L ribbon L Prima pearls & crystals L linen L ribbon L lace L decorative heart pin L Martha Stewart Foliage punch L Magnolia Tilda Especially For You rubberstamp L Tilda Mother of Pearl Button L PVA glue L Pinflair Glue Gel L Hi-Tak tape L needle & thread L manual die-cutting machine L Die-namics Oval Pierced STAX die

1Cut two strips of cardstock measuring 4¼x12”. Score each piece at 6”. On the

left-hand side on one of the strips, use a pencil to mark from the top of the score line to the bottom outer corner. Carefully cut the diagonal line using a craft knife. Repeat on the other strip, this time marking the right-hand side.

2 Open out both pieces and, usin Hi-Tak tape, attach a length of lace along each

of the diagonal edges as shown.

3 Attach the card strips inside each other and secure the card backs together using

PVA glue.

4 Cut two pieces of cardstock measuring 6x4¼”. Cut each piece diagonally from

one corner to the other. Select pieces and attach a piece to each side of the card. Close the card, left side over right, and secure with a little glue along the bottom edge.

5 Cut a strip of cardstock measuring 12x1¼” and fold it around the card to make a

band. Position the join on the right-hand side of the card. Cut a decorative panel from the paper pad and position it over the band.

6 To make the flowers, cut a strip of linen measuring ¾x5” and two strips of lace

measuring ½x4”. Thread the needle and use a running stitch along one edge of the strip, pull

the ends and gather into a flower shape. Repeat on the remaining strips to make flowers. Position onto the card front using glue gel. Secure a crystal in the centre of each flower.

7 Punch out various foliage pieces and position onto the card. Embellish with a

sentiment and a decorative heart.

8 For the insert, cut a piece of cardstock measuring 5½x4” and matt with a piece

of patterned paper measuring 5¼x3¾”. Attach a co-ordinating strip of patterned paper measuring 5½x1” as shown.

9 Die-cut an oval, stamp with a sentiment and attach to the card front. Cut two

½” squares and affix in each corner of the card front at the top. Make two ribbon loops and affix one on each square. Cover each loop with a threaded button.

10 Slip the insert into the card to finish.




Infinity scarfKellie Rose’s pretty cotton lawn

scarf is going down a storm here at Simply Homemade HQ –

and it’s quick to make too!

Where to buy

All of the materials featured here are available from

www.plushaddict.co.uk

Use pretty fabric for the lining of the scarf to make it reversible

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YOU WILL NEED

50cm cotton lawn (at least 140cm wide) for scarf lining L 50cm complementary cotton lawn for scarf front L 20cm 13mm-wide bias binding tape for loops L

3 small buttons (approximately ½-¾” in diameter) L co-ordinating thread

The fabrics featured here are: L Michael Miller Clipdot Sheer White cotton lawn L Vibrant Paisley dressmaking cotton

1Pre-wash and dry the fabric. Press. Cut and straighten up the fabric so

that the lining fabric measures 50cm x WOF (width of fabric) and the outer fabric measures 42cm x WOF. (See Pic A.)

2 With right sides together, sew the lining and outer fabric together down one of

the long sides with a ½” seam allowance. Press the seam open. (See Pic B.)

3 To make the button loops, press the bias tape in half lengthways. Stitch

HOW TO MAKE

closed to make a long, narrow strip of bias. Cut the bias in to three pieces, each measuring 2½” long. (See Pic C.)

4 To gather the ends of the scarf, set the stitch length on your machine to

its longest length. Open out the fabric. You are gathering only a single layer of material. Leave a tail on the top and bobbin threads of at least 3” and stitch a line ¼” from the edge of the fabric.

5 Repeat, stitching ¼” from the first gathering-stitch line. Tie the ¼” stitch-

line threads together at one end, then tie the ½” threads together at the same end.

6 From the other end of the scarf, pull the threads so that the fabric gathers.

7 Even out the gathers so that the lining fabric measures 6” and the

outer fabric measures 4”. (See Pic D.)

8 Press the gathers to set them in place. Return the stitch length to normal and

top-stitch ¼” from the fabric edge. (See pics E & F.)

9 Pin the button loops onto the outer fabric, spacing them evenly, and stitch

in place, remembering ½” of the outer fabric will be within the seam allowance. Remove the long gathering stitches. (See Pic G.)

10 Repeat steps 4-9 for the other short end of the scarf, omitting

the button loop.

11 Sew along the other long edge, leaving a 2-3” turning gap, and

press the seams flat. Sew the short ends together, making sure that the lining fabric fold-over is even on both sides. Turn right side out through the turning gap.

12 Press along the long edge, making sure the fold-over of

lining fabric is even. Stitch the turning gap closed using a ladder stitch. (See Pic H.)

13 Top-stitch along the short ends and sew the buttons in place,

2.5cm from the scarf edge, lining them up with the button loops. (See Pic I.)

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TECHNIQUE

Rag RuggingElspeth Jackson introduces us to the

versatile technique of rag rugging

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HOW TO MAKE

The popularity of the traditional craft of rag rugging is on the rise at the moment and at the forefront of this movement is the team at Ragged Life. It was founded in 2014 by two friends with a passion for design, crafts and creative living. Ragged Life specialises in handmade rag-rug homeware, fashion and art. Using rags that would otherwise go to landfi ll, designer Elspeth Jackson creates unique and playful designs, reinventing thisold craft to give it a new lease of life.

Ragged Life regularly undertakes commissions through its website www.ragged-life.com, and sells pre-made pieces through its Etsy store. If you fancy giving it go for yourself then you can either learn face to face at one of its rag rug workshops in London or Hertfordshire (details of which can be found on the website) or learn how to make the Posey rag rug or a piece of framed rag-rug art using our guides.

Posey rag rugYOU WILL NEEDlatch hook L rag rug gauge L hemmed hessian (we recommend 100x60cm piece for a decent-size rug) L sharp fabric scissors L T-shirts or other fabric

You can fi nd all of these items (except the fabric) in a Ragged Life Rag Rug Starter Kit

1 Cut the fabric into long strips approximately 2-3cm in width. The

longer the strips, the better, but don’t worry if they’re a little wonky. (See Pic A.)

If your chosen fabric

is likely to fray, then

cut it on the bias

(at an angle)

TOP TIP



Use the seams of T-shirts in your rag rug. Just make sure that you cut any strip including a seam slightly narrower than usual – approximately 1.5-2cm – to compensate for the thickness of the seam

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2 Once you have cut up the fabric, take four strips (it doesn’t matter if

the lengths are di� erent) and hold them so that the tops align with the groove of the rag rug gauge. Wind the strips around and along the gauge until you come to the end of the strip. (See pics B and C.)

3 Cut along the groove of the gauge to create equal-sized strips of

fabric, approximately 7cm long. As the initial strips were all di� erent lengths, you may have some pieces that are too small because the end of the strip did not align with the groove. Discard these pieces. (See Pic D.)

4 Pick up the latch hook with your main hand and hold one of the

7cm strips of fabric in your other hand. (See Pic E.)

5 Hold the strip under the hessian where you would like to start (we

recommend starting at the end of the rug) and use the hook (inserting front to back) to pull one end of the material up through the hessian. You should have approximately half the length of the strip poking upwards. (See Pic F.)

6 Insert the hook (from front to back) into the next hole and pull the other

end of the strip up through the hessian so that the two ends are pointing upwards. (See Pic G.)

7 Insert the hook into the next hole and repeat steps 5 and 6 until you

have a row of rag rugging. (See Pic H.)

8 Leave out one row of holes then continue this method one row at a

time along the hessian to create a lovely shaggy rag rug.



HOW TO MAKE

Framed Rag Rug ArtYOU WILL NEEDRagged Life Rag Rug Starter Kit (available from www.etsy.com/uk/shop/raggedlife) L latch hook L hessian (at least twice the size of the frame you would like to fi ll) L sharp fabric scissors L scissors L old T-shirts & other scrap fabric L deep frame with mount (we used an IKEA Ribba frame) L thick pen L sewing machine

1 Carefully take the mount out of the frame and place it face down onto the

hessian, leaving at least 10cm of excess hessian on each side of the inner square.

2 Draw directly onto the hessian, marking out the inner frame of the

mount. Be careful not to mark the mount and if you’re worried about damaging the surface underneath the hessian then cover it with paper. We don’t want you to ruin any lovely tablecloths!

3 The next step is to draw a second square onto the hessian, 5cm away

from each side of the initial square.

4 Sew along both squares using a stitch that will hold both the horizontal and

vertical strands of the hessian in place. This will help your work to stay intact later and creates less mess.

5 If you have a specifi c pattern in mind, it’s best at this stage to sketch directly

onto the hessian. Make sure you stay within the stitched smaller square.

6 Cut the fabric into long strips approximately 2-3cm wide. The longer

the strips the better, but don’t worry if they’re a little wonky.

7 Pick up your latch hook with your main hand and hold one of the strips of fabric

in your other hand. Hold the strip of fabric under the hessian where you would like to start and use the hook (inserting front to back) to pull one end of the strip up through the hessian. You should have approximately 1.5cm of the strip poking upwards.

8 Insert your hook (from front to back) into the next hole and pull a loop up through

the hessian. Make sure that the end of the strip does not get pulled through when you do this. The new loop should be the same

height as the initial end (roughly 1.5cm).

9 Missing out a hole in the hessian, insert your hook into the next hole and repeat

Step 8 until you have a row of loops in the direction you would like to go.

10 When you reach the end of a strip or want to start another piece of

fabric, pull the end of the strip up through the hessian and cut to 1.5cm. All the ends of the strips of fabric should be pointing upwards in the end as this secures the fabric in place.

11 You can then begin a new strip wherever you would like and

should continue rag-rugging until the small square is full.

12 Cut carefully around the edge of the larger square until there is no

excess hessian showing.

13 Place the rag-rug art into the frame, pressing it through the mount.

14 Put the back onto your frame and voila – you have one piece of

framed rag rug art!

A handy tutorial on

how to cut up strips

quickly can be found

at ragged-life.com/cut-material-into-strips

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YOU WILL NEEDL Artesano Hand-Painted DK –

6 hanks in Hippy Chic EY02 L 4.5mm needles

L 60cm circular needle

Tension20 sts x 28 rows = 10x10cm, measured over St st using

4.5mm needles

MEASUREMENTSWidth at top: 127cm

Length: 89cm

abbreviationsmb (make bobble) – (K1, p1, k1, p1, k1) all into next st, turn. P5,

turn. K5. Pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th sts over 1st stRH – right handLH – left hand

ssk – slip, skip, knitK2tog – knit two together

Special instructions

When making a YO on the RH needle at the beginning of a row, be sure to pull the

yarn tight so there’s no slack between the YO and the fi rst st

of the row

This pretty shawl is the perfect accessory for dressing up a pair of

jeans and a T-shirt, and it’s quick to knit too

KNITTING

Skye shawlby Sue Hanmore


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Where to buy

For information on where to buy Artesano yarn, visit www.artesanoyarns.co.uk

Cast on 1 st.

Charted instructions onlyWork rows 1-34 of Chart 1, then work Chart 2 12 times total (working each red-boxed repeat once during the fi rst time Chart 2 is worked, the second time twice, and so on). 233 sts after all repeatsare completedCast o� as follows: *K2tog, slip st from RH to LH needle; rep from * to end. Fasten o� .

Written instructions onlyChart 1:Row 1 (RS): Yo, k1. 2 stsRow 2: Yo, k2. 3 stsRow 3: Yo, knit to end. 1 st inc’dRow 4: Yo, k1, purl to last st, k1.

1 st inc’dRep rows 3-4 fi ve times more. 15 stsRow 15 (RS): Yo, k7, mb, k7. 16 stsRow 16: Yo, k1, purl to last st, k1.

17 stsRow 17: Yo, k6, k2tog, yo, k1, yo,

ssk, k6. 18 stsRow 18: Yo, k1, purl to last st, k1.

19 stsRow 19 (RS): Yo, k6, k2tog, yo,

knit to last 8 sts, yo, ssk, k6. 1 st inc’d

Row 20 (WS): Yo, k1, purl to last st, k1. 1 st inc’d

Rep rows 19-20 six times more. 33 sts

Row 33 (RS): Yo, k6, k2tog, yo, k8, mb, k8, yo, ssk, k6. 34 sts

Row 34 (WS): Yo, k1, purl to last st, k1. 35 sts

Chart 2:pattern note: The number of times a repeat (in brackets [ ]) is worked depends on the repeat of rows 1-18 of Chart 2 being worked – it is worked once during the fi rst time rows 1-18 are worked, twice during second time, three times during third time, and so on.Row 1 (RS): Yo, [k6, k2tog, yo, k1]

once, k6, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5, [k2, yo, ssk, k5] once, k1.

Row 2 & every foll WS Row: Yo, k1, purl to last st, k1.

Row 3: Yo, k1, [k5, k2tog, yo, k2] once, k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k4, [k3, yo, ssk, k4] once, k2.




Row 11: Yo, k5, [k1, k2tog, yo, k6] once, k1, k2tog, yo, k11, yo, ssk, [k7, yo, ssk] once, k6.

Row 13: Yo, k6, [k2tog, yo, k7] once, k2tog, yo, k13, yo, [ssk, k7, yo] once, ssk, k6.

Row 15: Yo, k6, k2tog, [yo, k7, k2tog] once, yo, k15, [yo, ssk, k7] once, yo, ssk, k6.

Row 17: Yo, k6, k2tog, yo, [k3, mb, k3, k2tog, yo] once, k8, mb, k7, [k1, yo, ssk, k3, mb, k2] once, k1, yo, ssk, k6.

Row 18 (WS): Yo, k1, purl to last st, k1.

Rep rows 1-18 eleven times more, working repeats in brackets as indicated in pattern note above. 233 stsCast o� as follows: *K2tog, slip st from RH to LH needle; rep from * to end. Fasten o� .

Finishing: Press or block to measurements. Weave in ends.



Zoe Willock creates pretty cards using the newly released Little Fairies stamps from Lili of the Valley

Fairy wishesyou will need(for all projects)Lili of the Valley Little Fairies & Fairy Sentiments stamps L Tuxedo Black Memento inkpad L acrylic block L coloured cardstock L NitWit Collections™ Pastel Dreams 8x8” paper pad L paper flowers L Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacy Ovals, Eyelet Circles & Labels dies L Taylored Expressions Reach for the Stars border die L Die-namics Stitched Circles & Stitched Squares STAX dies L manual die-cutting machine L Letraset ProMarkers L Icicle Ranger Stickles glitter glue L flat-backed pearls L organza ribbon L Fiskars Threading Water border punch L white ultra-smooth cardstock L 3D foam pads or silicone glue

HOW TO MAKE

Fairy wings1

Crease-fold a piece of white cardstock to create a card blank.

2 Cut a piece of patterned paper to measure slightly smaller than the

front of the card and matt onto pink cardstock. Fix to the card front using double-sided tape.

3 Die-cut a label from pink cardstock and attach it across the

card front. Add die-cut star borders down the sides as shown.

4 Stamp the image onto white cardstock and colour using

ProMarkers. Die-cut a label around the image and attach it to the card front using silicone glue to add extra dimension.

5 Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock and die-cut a label

around it. Fix to the card front using silicone glue.

6 Highlight the stamped design with glitter glue and set aside to dry.

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Fairy happy birthday1

Crease-fold a piece of white cardstock to create a card blank. Cut

a piece of coloured cardstock to measure slightly smaller than the front of the card and matt onto pink cardstock. Attach to the card front using double-sided tape.

2 Create two further matts of patterned paper and pink cardstock and attach

them as shown – one across the centre of the card front and the other to sit diagonally.

3 Fix a paper flower to the front of the card and add a pearl embellishment

to the centre.

4 Stamp a fairy image onto white cardstock and colour using

ProMarkers. Cut around the fairy and attach her to the card front so that she is looking out over the flower.

5 Stamp a sentiment onto white cardstock and die-cut a square

around it. Matt onto a die-cut square of pink cardstock and attach to the card front to finish.

HOW TO MAKE

Birthday girl1 Stamp the image onto white cardstock and

colour in using ProMarkers. Die-cut around the image using a stitched circle die and matt onto a lacey oval.

2 Crease-fold a piece of white cardstock to create a card blank. Cut a piece of patterned

paper to measure slightly smaller than the front of the card, matt onto pink cardstock and attach to the card front as shown.

3 Use a Threading Water border punch to create a pink strip to fit across the

card front and add a narrow piece of white cardstock across the centre.

4 Cut a square of patterned paper and matt it onto pink cardstock. Attach the

stamped image in the centre as shown.

5 Stamp a sentiment onto white cardstock and die-cut a circle around it. Matt onto a

lacy die-cut and attach to the card front using 3D foam pads or silicone glue.

6 Highlight the design with glitter glue and allow to dry.

HOW TO MAKE


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Fairy dust1


Trim a piece of patterned paper to measure slightly smaller than the card front and matt onto pink cardstock.

2 Die-cut a label from patterned paper, slice it in half and add it to the top

and bottom edges of the card front. Fix strips of white cardstock across the centre as shown.

3 Cut a luggage label shape from pink cardstock and cut a slightly smaller

piece of patterned paper. Attach the patterned paper to the front of the tag.

4 Cut a second piece of patterned paper to fi t the tag. Attach the top

section of the patterned paper to the tag but don’t attach the lower half. Use a skewer to roll the patterned paper up as shown and secure it in place with glue. Attach the tag to the front of the card.

5 Stamp a fairy onto white cardstock, colour using ProMarkers and die-cut

a circle around it. Matt onto an eyelet circle die-cut. Slice the lower section from the die-cut and attach to the card front as shown.

6 Embellish the card front with die-cut circles and stamped stars, and add a

stamped sentiment to fi nish.

HOW TO MAKE

WHERE TO BUY

Lili of the Valley stamps and NitWit Collections™ paper pads are available from

www.liliofthevalley.co.ukDie-namics, Spellbinders and Memory Box

dies are available fromwww.craftsulove.co.uk


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Terms and conditions Only one entry per person. No purchase necessary. Open to UK residents only. Tickets only. Transport and accommodation is not provided as part of this prize.

For your chance to win, send your name, address and email on a postcard

to SH55 Contemporary Craft Festival, Practical Publishing, Suite G2 St

Christopher House, 217 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK2 6NG to

arrive by 28th May 2015, or enter online at www.ppjump.co.uk/sh55

HOW TO ENTER

Win! TICKETS TO THE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FESTIVAL

£240Worth

Held annually in Bovey Tracey, Devon, The Contemporary Craft Festival has fast become a fi rm favourite with those looking to fi nd the next big thing in handmade and artisan design. Each year, 200 designer makers – including silversmiths, potters, furniture makers, textile artists, print and paper artists, glassmakers and jewellers – bring their best goods to the festival for over 10,000 visitors to peruse and purchase. It’s an exciting event to visit and this year you could be on your way with the help of Simply Homemade magazine! We’ve got 15 pairs of tickets to give away for The Contemporary Craft Festival held between the 5th-7th June – we’ll have our fi ngers crossed for some good weather! There’s plenty to do – workshops, demonstrations, festival food, live music and children’s activities are just some of what’s on o� er.

For all the info, head to www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk

Photography: Jim W

ileman

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Baby shower Sandra Monger’s delightfully decorated cake is perfect for

any baby celebration, and it’s simple to make too

SUGARCRAFT

CELEBRATION CAKES

This cute pastel design is suitable for all baby celebrations including baby showers, first

birthdays and christenings. Basic cut-out shapes are transformed and embossed to form the pretty pram design and the co-ordinating

base-board decoration

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YOU WILL NEED5cm (6”) round fruit or sponge cake covered with pale yellow fondant (sugarpaste) L 20.5cm (8”) round drum board covered with white fondant (sugarpaste) L small amounts of pale blue, green, pink, yellow & grey modelling paste L royal icing L vegetable shortening L pale yellow & white 1.5cm-wide ribbon L cornstarch (cornfl our) dusting bag L 8.5cm, 3.5cm, 3cm & 2.3m round cookie cutters L 7mm circle cutter L small heart plunger cutter L smooth-blade kitchen knife L artist’s paintbrush L small cranked palette knife L non-toxic glue stick

HOW TO MAKE

1Begin by placing the cake in the centre of the board. Edge the cake with white

ribbon secured with a small dot of royal icing on the join. Edge the board with yellow ribbon secured with non-toxic glue.

2 Cut out several 1” circles from the pink, blue and green paste. Cut them in half

and place them around the base of the cake. (See Pic A.)

3 To make the pram, fi rst cut a circle from blue paste using the largest cookie

cutter. Cut it in half with a knife and trim away a segment from each side using the edge of the 3.5cm cutter. (See Pic B.)

4 Position the pram centrally on the top of the cake. Cut two grey outer wheels

using the 3.5cm cookie cutter and place these on the cake. Use a palette knife to avoid over-handling the shapes. (See Pic C.)

5 Cut two green circles using the 3cm cookie cutter and mark on the spokes

using a knife. Place these in the centre of the grey circles. Cut a green 8.6x0.5cm strip and position it along the top edge of the pram. For the hood, cut a pink circle using the 8.5cm cutter and divide it into quarters. Mark radial spokes on one quarter using the knife and attach it to the cake. (See pics D & E.)

A

C

B

D

Where to buy

Cookie cutters, fondant icing, cake boards and ribbon are all available

from www.cakecraftshop.co.uk and www.thecakedecoratingcompany.co.uk

E F

If you need to reposition

a shape, don’t try to

remove it completley -

simply slide it into

its new position

TOP TIP

For more of Sandra’s fabulous cake creations, take a look at her book, Using Cutters on Cakes, published by Search Press. Visit www.searchpress.com for further information.

6 To fi nish, cut a small pink heart and three 0.7cm yellow circles and position

them on the cake. Use a curved o� cut for the handle, fi nished with a small circle of pink paste positioned on the end. (See Pic F.)

To ensure the shapes stick securely, paint the reverse

lightly with water just before positioning them

on the cake

TOP TIP

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PAPERCRAFT

If you like the look of a newly

launched paper collection but don’t

want to splash out on all of the

matching embellishments, buy the

paper pack and create your own

embellishments using the papers

with dies, letter stickers and other

embellishments you already have in

your stash

with dies, letter stickers and other

embellishments you already have in

Laura Dougherty

Take one...Laura Dougherty creates four very

di� erent cards using one paper collection and a handful of items

from her craft stash

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HOW TO MAKE

Friends are like stars1 Crease-fold a piece of kraft cardstock to

create a card blank.

2 Cut a piece of patterned paper to cover the front of the card blank. Fix in place

using double-sided tape and ink the edges with Aged Mahogany ink.

3 Die-cut two stars and ink the edges. Curve the stars over a rolling pin to add

dimension in the centre.

4 Attach the stars to the card front using silicone glue and add a sentiment

sticker to fi nish.

YOU WILL NEED (for all cards) white & kraft cardstock L Santoro Mira-belle 12x12” paper pad L Aged Mahogany Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink L East of India sticker sheets L Creative Dies Nesting Stars dies L kraft cardstock tags L button L twine L Spellbinders Nestabil-ities Eyelet Circles dies L silicone glue L manual die-cutting machine L Sizzix Bigz Flower Petal Power die L cream Hobby-craft Papercraft mini alphabet stickers L heart-tipped stick pins L Lili of the Valley Dreamy Days circular sentiment stamps L acrylic block L ribbon L blue doily L brass-e� ect corner embellishments

Silicone glue is great for adding dimension. It doesn’t set instantly and therefore allows you to manipulate

the die-cuts and move them around slightly until you are

happy with the position

MAKING IT STICK

Happy birthday to you1 Crease-fold a piece of white cardstock

to create a card blank.

2 Cover the front of the card with two pieces of patterned paper and fi x a

piece of ribbon across the centre where the two pieces of patterned paper meet.

3 Attach corner embellishments to the card front and create a sentiment using

letter stickers.

4 Fold a doily in half and then in half again and attach it to the card front as

shown to sit under the ribbon. Tie a shorter piece of ribbon around the ribbon strip on top of the doily as shown.

5 Fix three stickpins inside the doily and attach a pin across the ribbon to secure

the doily to the ribbon.

Add punched

flowers to the heads

of the pins for a

handmade floral

bouquet

WHY NOT TRY

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HOW TO MAKE

Time to drink champagne1 Crease-fold a piece of kraft cardstock to

create a card blank. Cut patterned paper to measure slightly smaller than the front of the card. Ink the edges and fi x into place using double-sided tape.

2 Cut three squares of patterned paper, ink the edges and layer them as shown across

the front of the card using silicone glue.

3 Attach a sentiment sticker to a tag, ink the edges and attach it to the card front. Attach

a button threaded with twine to fi nish.

A day full of happiness1 Crease-fold a piece of kraft cardstock to

create a card blank and cover the front with patterned paper.

2 Die-cut 12 large petals and 10 smaller ones. Crease each petal down the centre and ink

all of the edges.

3 Assemble the fl ower as shown, starting with the outer petals and working inwards.

4 Stamp a sentiment onto a matching piece of patterned paper and die-cut around

it using an eyelet circle die. Ink the edges and attach to the card front using silicone glue.

This flower would make a fabulous decoration for a gift box. You could also change the colour of the petals to create a sunflower or a daisy.

WHY NOT TRY

Where to buy

Creative Dies Nesting Star dies are available from

www.craftstash.co.ukEast of India sticker sheets

are available from www.amazon.co.uk

Santoro Mirabelle paper pads are av ailable from

www.charmedcardsandcrafts.co.uk

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Felt fl owers are a hot trend right now. They’re perfect for embellishing projects or for giving as a gift in a bouquet or posy – Sam Sterken shows

you how to make them for yourselves

Fanciful fl owersSam Sterken


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YOU WILL NEED (for all projects)

coloured felt for petals L green felt for leaves L hot-glue gun L fabric scissors L pinking shears L bamboo skewers L 25cm-diameter polystyrene wreath L 4.5m 3.5cm-wide ribbon L pins L cotton fabric L Vilene Bondaweb L brooch pin L pliers

TECHNIQUE

Making flowers from felt strips1

Cut three strips of felt measuring 5x30cm and fold the long side edges together. Pin

along the length of the felt. Cut in from the folded edge, leaving a 0.5cm border uncut. Cut one strip with straight cuts, one with diagonal cuts and one with fine tassel cuts. (See Pic A.)

2 Starting at one of the short ends, roll the felt up, making sure that the straight open edge

along the base of the flower is aligned. (See Pic B.)

3 As you roll, place dabs of hot glue just above the base of the flower at three or four points

and again at the end to secure. (See Pic C.)

4 Varying the width or angle of the cut, or cutting open the fold to create tassels, can

create lots of different flowers. (See Pic D.)

A

D

B

C

Floral corsage1

Cut a 9x15cm piece of felt. Starting at the short end, roll the felt tightly into a tube.

2Apply hot glue along the inside of the open end and secure in place.

3 Make the felt flowers following our step-by-step guide below.

4Cut three leaves to match the size of your flowers and use hot glue to attach

the flowers and leaves to the front of the tube created in Step 1.

5 Sew a brooch pin to the back of the corsage to finish.

HOW TO MAKE


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Making fl owers from circles1 Cut three 10-15cm circles from felt.

Starting at the outside edge, cut a spiral into the centre using either pinking shears or fabric scissors. (See Pic E.)

2 For a fl ower with petals, cut a wavy pattern around the circle edge and then cut a wavy

spiral into the centre.

3 Starting at the centre, roll the felt around on itself, making sure that the straight edge along

the base of the flower is aligned. (See Pic F.)

4 To secure, apply hot glue just above the base of the fl ower at three or four di� erent

points as you are rolling. (See Pic G.)

5A wide spiral will make deep, wide fl owers while a narrow spiral will make fl atter

fl owers. (See Pic H.)

HOW TO MAKE

E

H

F

G

Floral wreathThis pretty wreath looks great hung on a wall or an internal door. Simply change the colour scheme to co-ordinate with your own home décor or that of the recipient if it’s a gift.

1Secure the ribbon to the fl at base of the wreath using a piece of masking tape.

2 Wrap the ribbon evenly around the wreath. Fold the ribbon under once

the wreath is completely covered, then secure with hot glue.

3 Cut leaf shapes from the green felt and display your fl owers over the

folded ribbon. Pin the leaves and fl owers in place fi rst to decide your layout. Once you’re happy with the placement, apply hot glue to the base of each fl ower and leaf and place them on the wreath.

TECHNIQUE

Vary the sizes of the flowers to create a different look and add more leaves if

desired

WHY NOT TRY


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fl ower vaseOnce you’ve mastered the art of making felt fl owers, it’s time to turn them into gifts and embellishments. This pretty fl oral posy is quick to make and is sure to bring a smile to the face of its recipient.

1Cut several bamboo skewers to measure 20cm and 22cm using the

cutting edge of a pair of pliers.

2 Cut a 0.75x40cm strip of green felt and apply hot glue under the spike of

the skewer.

3 Position the top of the felt strip onto the hot glue, with the strip running

at a diagonal to the skewer. Twist the felt along the skewer at a diagonal angle and stop just short of the cut end.

4 Apply hot glue to the cut end of the skewer and wrap the felt to secure.

When dry, snip o� the excess felt to create a clean edge.

5 Apply hot glue to the spike of the stem and carefully pierce the fl ower base.

6 Cut leaves from green felt and use hot glue to secure them to the stem.

HOW TO MAKE

Where to buy

Felt is available fromwww.fredaldous.co.uk and

www.thefeltfairy.com

Vilene Bondaweb is available fromwww.barnyarns.co.uk

Hot-glue guns are available from www.hobbycraft.co.uk and

www.amazon.co.uk

These pretty flowers would make the perfect gift for a favourite teacher – and they’d last all year as they don’t need watering!

BRIGHT IDEA


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Felt boxes1

Cut pieces of felt, Bondaweb and patterned cotton each to measure 32cm square.

2 Position the Bondaweb with the paper side facing up on the felt and iron it into

place with the iron on a medium heat. Peel away the paper, place the cotton fabric over the Bondaweb and iron into place.

3 Trim the edges to create a 30cm square and draw a grid of 10cm squares onto the

fabric side using tailor’s chalk or an erasable fabric marker.

4 Draw a diagonal line from each centre-square corner to the outside corner of

the felt. Cut away triangular sections, cutting the inside corners neatly. (See Pic A, right.)

5 Create crisp edges on each outer section and triangular fl ap by folding each piece

inwards, fabric side facing, and press using a warm iron.

6 With the felt side facing up, apply hot glue in a narrow line along each edge

of one triangle section. The glue should be approximately 0.5cm away from each edge to avoid any showing on the outside of the box. Quickly position the triangle on the corresponding box side and repeat on all sides.

7 To create a lid, cut pieces of felt, fabric and Bondaweb to measure 23cm square

and repeat Step 2.

8 Trim the sides so that you are left with a 21cm square. Draw a grid with the

centre square measuring 11cm and the outer squares measuring 5cm. Repeat steps 4-6 to construct the lid.

9 Follow our instructions to make felt fl owers on page 54-55. Decorate the box

with fl owers and leaves as shown.

Vary the sizes of the boxes

you use to create nesting

boxes or to house gifts of

different sizes. There is an

abundance of box templates

available for free on

the Internet

SIZE MATTERS

For a rectangular box, use the same method as for the square box but cut the felt, Bondaweb and patterned

fabric into rectangles. Replace the squares with rectangles

when drawingthe grid

ALTERNATIVELY

A

HOW TO MAKE


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SEWING

Picnic for oneWhether you’re eating al fresco or having a carpet picnic for one, enjoy dining in style

with Debbie von Grabler-Crozier’s fun ideas

Debbie von Grabler-Crozier

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HOW TO MAKE

Cutlery pouch1 From the main fabric, cut two

12x20cm pieces. From the co-ordinating printed fabric, cut two 12x10cm pieces. You will also need 25cm of piping.

2 To make the fl at piping, cut a bias strip measuring 2.5x40cm and fold it

in half lengthwise.

3 Lay the piping on the top edge of the fabric with the edges lined up.

Stitch into place. Position a piece of trim over the top, also lining the edges up, and sew along the whole length. The aim is to have about 0.5cm of piping. Open the fabric out. The piping goes onto the left-hand side of the contrast strip only.

4 Sew the front and the back of the bag the same. The piping is attached to

the bottom (short) side of the main fabric and the contrast fabric is attached to that. Topstitch along the contrast fabric, just under the piping showing. A� x the label on the contrast part centrally and about 2cm down from the piping.

5 From the lining fabric, cut two pieces measuring 12x28.5cm. Sewing along

the top seam only, attach a piece of lining to an outer panel. Repeat for the other panel. Open the panel out and, with the wrong sides together, sew lining to lining and outer to outer, carefully matching the seams and panels.

6 Leave a small gap in the lining for turning out. Turn out through the gap

and slip-stitch it closed. Stu� the lining down into the bag and topstitch around the top edge to keep the lining down.

7 To make the cord, take a piece of the lining fabric measuring 4x30cm.

Fold in half lengthwise and then fold the raw edges in towards the centre. Fold in half again, this time enclosing the raw edges inside, and topstitch right along both long sides. Trim and make a knot in each end. Stitch the cord to the centre back of the bag on the outside.

8 Make a label from the cotton tape. Trim and then treat the ends of the tape

with Fray Stoppa. Stamp the word ‘Eat’ onto the cotton tape and allow to dry.

YOU WILL NEED

(for all projects)fat quarters bright printed fabric L fat quarters co-ordinating printed fabric L fat quarters printed fabric for lining L fat quarters co-ordinating plain fabric for piping L 2½cm-wide cotton tape L Hobby Art Alphabet Typed clear stamp set L Hemline Fray Stoppa L Jet Black Ranger Archival Ink L Thermoweb Heat-N-Bond iron-on vinyl (optional) L thick hat elastic in a co-ordinating colour L button L Velcro

Create a wipe-clean surface on your fabric makesusing Heat-N-Bond. Simply apply it to your fabricbefore sewing

MAKING YOUR OWNOILCLOTH

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HOW TO MAKE

Lunch bag1

From the outer fabric, cut two 26cm squares. For the trim, cut two

rectangles measuring 26x8cm.

2 Cut two bias strips from the plain fabric measuring 2.5cm wide. Fold

in half lengthwise and then attach one to the top of each of the outer pieces.

3 Find the top centre of one of the outer panels. This will be the back.

Take the hat elastic and attach it very firmly to the centre, over the flat piping.

4 To make a label, trim the tape and treat the ends with Fray Stoppa.

Stamp the word ‘Lunch’ onto the label.

Sew the label to the front of the bag (the panel without the elastic loop) in the right-hand corner, 6cm in from the right-hand side and 6cm up from the bottom.

5 Attach a piece of trim to the top of the front and back panels. Topstitch a

narrow line along the green trim just above the piping. This keeps the bulky layers neat.

6 Cut two rectangles of lining measuring 32.5x26cm and sew one to the front

outer panel and one to the back, sewing only along the top. Open both panels out and, with right sides together, place lining to lining and outer to outer. Sew all around, leaving a gap in the lining for turning out.

7 To make the square bottom, pinch 2.5cm off on each corner (outer and lining) and

sew across. Trim the excess and turn the bag the right way out through the gap that you left earlier. Slipstitch the gap closed.

8 Push the lining down into the bag and then topstitch four times onto the trim

to keep the lining down and to provide a decorative edge. Topstitch a very narrow seam around the base of the bag and also up the sides to give greater definition.

9 Sew the button onto the front. The bag is designed to be folded down in a

similar way to a brown paper bag and the best position for the button is 12cm in the centre. We have used two co-ordinating buttons for decorative effect.

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Snack bag1

From your chosen outer fabric, cut two rectangles measuring 20x11cm.

2 For the trim, cut two rectangles measuring 5x20cm. From the lining,

cut two rectangles measuring 14.5x20cm and put them aside for the moment.

3 To make the flat piping, cut a bias strip measuring 2.5x40cm and fold

it in half lengthwise. Sew it into place in the chosen location.

4 Lay the piping on the top edge of the fabric with the edges lined up. Stitch

into place. Position a piece of trim over the top, also lining the edges up, and sew along the whole length. The aim is to have about 0.5cm of piping showing. Open the fabric out. Repeat for the other rectangle, the trim and the piping.

5 Trim the cotton tape and treat the ends with Fray Stoppa. Stamp the

HOW TO MAKE

word ‘Treat’ and allow to dry. Attach the label to the front panel in the right-hand corner, 3.5cm in from the right side and 3.5cm up from the bottom.

6 For the lining, attach one piece to each lining part 1cm down from the

top in the middle of a long side. Attach the tape to the right side of the fabric. Repeat for the other piece of lining.

7 With the hook-and-loop tape at the top, pin a piece of lining to a piece of

bag outer and sew across the top only. Repeat for the other lining/outer.

8 To put the bag together, open the two pieces out fl at and pin lining to lining

and outer to outer, matching seams, edges, piping and so on. Sew all around, leaving a small gap in the lining for turning out. Pinch o� 1.5cm of each corner (lining and outer) and sew across to form the square corners. Turn out through the gap and then slip-stitch closed. Push the lining down into the bag.

Where to buy

The fabric featured here is

available from

www.cottonpatch.co.uk

The stamp set used here is

available from

www.hobbyartstamps.com

The spotty fabric is part of Nancy Halvorsen’s Curiosities & Mischief collection. Visit www.benartex.com

for stockist info

The floral fabric is French Wallpaper in orange, part of Amy Butler’s Belle collection for Free Spirit

Bonus projectMake our picnic mat! Go to

www.simplyhomemademag.com/blog-projects

Bonus Project online

9 Topstitch four rows (0.5cm apart) onto the trim to help the lining to stay

down and for decoration. Topstitch a very narrow seam around the base of the bag.

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PAPERCRAFT

Keep your workspace stylishly tidy with Su Pennick’s delightful array of colourful makes

Home comforts Su Pennick

YOU WILL NEED

(for all projects)kraft notebook L gold acrylic paint L Kaisercraft Cherry Blossom 12x12” patterned paper collection L Watermelon, scarlet & Avocado Kaisercraft cardstock L gold cardstock L manual die-cutting machine L Sizzix Framelits Circles 2 dies L Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Garden Greens die L spray adhesive L paintbrush L pink inkpad L self-adhesive hook-and-loop fasteners L wooden tissue-box holder blank L sandpaper L wooden magazine holder L Pronty MDF desk organiser L templates available to download from www.simplyhomemademag.com/downloads


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HOW TO MAKE

Notebook1 Remove the covers from the notebook

and paint them with gold acrylic paint. When dry, carefully replace them.

2 Cut a 19x12cm rectangle of patterned paper and matt it onto Avocado

cardstock. Stick this to the front of the notebook along with a sentiment panel cut from the patterned paper matted onto Watermelon cardstock.

3 Fix a narrow strip of Watermelon cardstock across the matted papers.

Cut two long, narrow triangles from gold cardstock and stick them over this. Place the smallest circle die within the third smallest to create an off-centre aperture. Cut this from Scarlet cardstock and fix the aperture circle and the small circle to the notebook.

4 Die-cut a leafy branch from gold cardstock and attach this to

the circles. Affix a bow made from Watermelon cardstock in place to finish.

HOW TO MAKE

Magazine holder1 Lightly sand the wood to smooth it

and paint the magazine holder with gold acrylic paint. Leave to dry.

2 Cut two panels of patterned paper to fit the sides of the holder, leaving

a 1cm border all of the way around each. Adhere these in place using spray adhesive. Cut 0.5cm strips of the reverse of the patterned paper and affix them around the holder.

3 Cut a sentiment panel from patterned paper and matt it onto gold cardstock

before sticking it to one side of the holder. Cut two long, narrow triangles from gold cardstock and place them over this. Position the smallest circle die within the third smallest to create an off-centre aperture. Cut this from scarlet cardstock and fix the aperture circle and the small circle to the holder.

4 Die-cut a leafy branch from gold cardstock and attach this to the

circles. Fix a bow made from Watermelon cardstock in place to finish.



HOW TO MAKE

Desk organiser1 Assemble the organiser using wood

glue and sand it smooth when dry. Paint the frame and inside the drawers with gold acrylic paint and leave to dry.

2 Cover the sides and front-top panel with patterned paper as well as the top

half of the drawer fronts. Leave a border around the panels on the frame. Cover

the bottom half of the drawer fronts with patterned paper. Cover the sides and back of the drawers with gold cardstock.

3 Cut narrow strips of watermelon cardstock and affix them around the

side panels, across the top panel of the frame and across the join in the two papers on the drawers.

4 Cut two long, narrow triangles from gold cardstock and stick them

over the Watermelon strip on top of the organiser. Place the smallest circle die within the third smallest to create an off-centre aperture. Cut this from scarlet cardstock and fix the aperture circle and the small circle to the organiser.


circles. Fix a bow made from Watermelon cardstock in place on the circle and the front of each of the drawers to finish.



Note cards1 Cut six 12x18cm rectangles of

Watermelon cardstock. Score and fold them in half to create note cards. Cut six sentiment panels from the patterned paper and matt them onto gold cardstock. Stick each of these to the front of a note card.

2 Use the template to cut six envelopes from white paper. Score and fold where

indicated and assemble using double-sided tape. Add a strip of this tape to the fl ap for sealing the envelope. Colour all of the edges of the envelope using a pink inkpad.

3 Use the template to cut the folder from patterned paper. Score and fold where

indicated and assemble using double-sided tape. Cut a decorative panel from patterned paper and stick two thirds of it to the folder fl ap so that it overlaps. Cut a strip of paper and stick it to the panel as a tab.

4 Fix a narrow strip of Watermelon cardstock across the folder. Cut two

long, narrow triangles from gold cardstock and attach them over this. Place the smallest circle die within the third smallest to create an o� -centre aperture. Cut this from scarlet cardstock and fi x both the aperture circle and the small circle tothe folder.


circles. Add a bow made from Watermelon cardstock. Attach two hook-and-loop fasteners in place to fi nish.

4 Fix a narrow strip of Watermelon

Bonus projectMake our tissue-box holder! Go to www.simplyhomemademag.com/blog-projects

WHERE TO BUY

All of the Kaisercraft products used here

are available from

www.merlyimpressions.co.uk

The desk organiser featured here is

available from

www.cuddlybuddly.co.uk

The magazine organiser featured here is

available from IKEA

Sizzix dies are available from

www.craftsulove.co.uk

HOW TO MAKE

Bonus Project online




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Baby loveDebbie Shore’s delightfully cute makes are perfect for adorning a nursery, and they’re

perfect for giving as gifts too

Debbie Shore

SEWING

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cushionYOU WILL NEEDL 14”-square cushion pad L 2 22” squares

fl eece L heart-shaped piece of fl eece

1 Whatever size your cushion pad, cut your two squares of fl eece 8” larger.

Mark the centre of the front of the fl eece and sew on the heart appliqué. (See Pic A.)

2 Place both sides of the fl eece together, and make 4”-deep cuts, ½”

wide, all the way around. (See Pic B.)

3 Starting in one corner, knot the top and bottom fringes together. Knot

around three sides, then insert the cushion pad and knot the fi nal side.

HOW TO MAKE A

B

Hooded blanketYOU WILL NEEDL 36” square of fl eece L 20x8” fl eece

1 Cut fringing around three sides of the large piece of fl eece, ½” wide and 2”

deep. (See Pic C.)

2 Fold the small rectangle in half and sew along one edge. This forms the

hood of the blanket. (See Pic D.)

3 Mark the centre point of the unfringed side of the fl eece, pin the

seam of the hood to the centre of the fl eece and sew.

D

C HOW TO MAKE

Teddy-bear fleece fabric is available fromwww.fabricuk.com

and www.textileexpressfabrics.co.uk

Where to buy

BRIGHT IDEAThis is a very simple-to-make,

quick hooded blanket that could easily be made in towelling if you

bind the edges with bias tape!

QUICK & EASYThis cushion cover is knotted together. No sewing required!



HOW TO MAKE

nappy stackerYOU WILL NEEDL 6x11” foam board L 9x14” fabric to cover

the board L 20x36” fabric for the bag L

2 4x8” strips for the straps L 2 2” strips of

hook-and-loop fastening L 11” ¼”-diameter

dowelling L fabric glue L 3 buttons

How to make

1 Cover the foam board with fabric, tucking the fabric to the underside of

the board, and glue in place. (See Pic A.)

2 For the straps, fold in the ends of the fabric and press. Fold over each of the

sides into the centre, then in half again, and press. Pop one side of the hook-and-loop fastening on the end then stitch all the way around. (See Pic B.)

3 Fold over the shorter sides of the bag fabric twice and topstitch. Fold the fabric

in half, hemmed sides together, and finger-crease to make the centre point. Pin the two hemmed edges to this mark. Sew across the top and bottom edges. (See Pic C.)

4 At the bottom of the bag, measure 2” across from each side and 2” up, then

cut out the square shape on each corner. (See Pic D.)

5 Open up the cut sections and sew across them to form the base of the bag. (See

Pic E.)

6 At the top, fold in either side by 2½” and pin. At this point, insert the straps

facing inwards, hook-and-loop ends first, at an equal distance from the edge, and re-stitch across the seam.

7 Turn the right way around, fold over the straps to see where to position the

other half of the hook-and-loop fastening and sew in place.

8 Insert the base into the bottom of the stacker. Hand-stitch the opening with

a ladder stitch to around 4” up the front of the opening. We popped a button on at this point to help strengthen the seam.

9 Run a little glue across the dowelling and fit it across the inside of the top

of the stacker. We sewed a couple of buttons on the end of the straps to decorate. (See Pic F.)

A

B

C

D

E

F

BRIGHT IDEATry making the stacker in different sizes, and it’s not just for nappies! Hide the spare toilet rolls in the bathroom, folded towels, fat quarters or even T-shirts!

The beauty of making

your own stacker is that

it can co-ordinate with the

nursery. This handy item will

store your nappies either

over the side of the cot or

on a coat hanger

Debbie says:


This super blogger is the queen of adorable embroidery – and with the launch of her latest book Stitch Love here in the UK,

we took a little tea break with her to talk ‘kawaii’, cute animals and creative stitching

WE MEET

Mo� ie Johanson

We’ve long been fans of Mollie’s Wild Olive blog (www.wildolive.blogspot.co.uk)

here at Simply Homemade – you can’t help but fall for her simplistic yet sweet designs. Her embroidery is full of humour and soul, making everything from food to pets to household objects come to life. Her latest book, Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small, takes her hand stitching to a new dimension by applying it to lovely sewing projects using felt and fabric. If you’re thinking about undertaking a new adventure in embroidery – here’s the place to start.

When did you first discover your love of stitching?My � rst experience with stitching was as a young child. My grandma (I called her Nanny) would encourage me to stitch on her kitchen towels. I used regular thread in colours, and just added lines of running stitch, which were quite sloppy. But she kept those towels with the stitching intact for years and years. My love of stitching was rekindled again as an adult when I decided to just give embroidery a try again. I was instantly hooked!

So what’s the thing you love about embroiderythat brought you back?This is di� cult to answer, because there are so many things I love about it! It’s easy, inexpensive, portable, relaxing – I could go on! But I think my favourite thing is that it’s a craft, an art form that goes back thousands of years. I love that embroidery helps me feel a connection to history. Even if I’m stitching silly little characters with smiling faces!

Mollie Johanson


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About the b� k Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small

by Mollie Johanson, published by Lark Crafts, £12.99, www.thegmcgroup.com

We love your style of simplistic yet stylish stitching – how wouldyou describe it?My style is kawaii (Japanese for cute) with a bit of kitsch and whimsy added in. I grew up loving Hello Kitty and all things Sanrio, so artwork in that style still in� uences me. My goal is to have people (myself included!) look at my work and say, ‘Oh, that’s so cute!’

Are there any othercrafts you are lovingat the moment?I simply adore English paper piecing. Hand-sewing of any kind is pleasant to me, so seeing all those stitches come together in a quilted item is quite gratifying. I have also been doing more regular quilting and sewing soft toys.

Is there one technique you’ve learned along the way that’s made your sewing life a lot easier?Using water-soluble stabiliser for transferring patterns was a game changer for me. I use Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy and print my patterns directly onto the material. Then it sticks right to the

fabric, and after the stitching is finished, the stabiliser dissolves in water. It’s especially helpful for fabric that is difficult or impossible to trace onto, but it just speeds up the whole process for anytime I’m stitching. What’s the best thingabout blogging aboutyour crafts? Connecting with other people who like making things as much as I do has de� nitely been the best part about craft blogging. People are truly encouraging, and like a great big, worldwide sewing bee, we learn from each other. The next best thing is that sharing online seems to help me actually � nish projects!

There’s lots of cute critters in Stitch Love – which best represents your personality?Without spending too much time thinking on this, I’m inclined to go with the guinea pig. Although I once had a rather highly strung guinea pig, most of them are pretty laid back, which is very much like me. Of course, there are so many traits in these critters that I see in myself!

Do you have a favourite project from the book?I’ve tried to choose one that I love most, but it keeps changing! The projects that are representations of animals are the ones I’m especially fond of: the guinea pig plush, possum sachet, and yeti ice pack to name a few. You’ve also got some amazingly quirky embroidery designs inyour shop. Which arethe bestsellers?As soon as I released my printable recipe cards they became a top seller for me. The Food Friends cards have been especially popular. Given how digital everything has become, it still surprises me that so many people are looking to print out their recipes... and I love that!

MOLLIE’S TOP STITCHING TIPS

1 Examine your stitches as you go, and be

prepared to pull a few out along the way.

This makes a HUGE difference when it comes to

even stitches.

2 Working with a stabiliser of some kind (I like

mid-weight iron-on) ensures less frustration

as you are stitching. Your stitches won’t pull

the fabric, and you can pull the needle and

embroidery thread through wherever you want.

3 To keep the back of your embroidery as tidy

as the front, make it a habit to regularly flip

the piece over as you work. You’ll be more aware

of where you’re stitches are going while avoiding

unnoticed knots.

Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small


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COFFEE BREAK

Especially for youChloe Hodgkinson shows you how to make stylish gifts using

a handful of fabulous tools from Fiskars

YOU WILL NEEDempty container (we used a replica milk churn) L Fiskars AdvantEdge Punch System Starter Set L black & kraft cardstock L button L twine L Tuxedo Black Memento inkpad L acrylic block L sentiment stamps L Fiskars Scallop Tag Maker punch

Pretty storageHOW TO MAKE

1 Cut a piece of black cardstock to fit around the middle of the container

and fix it into place.

2 Use the AdvantEdge system to cut a piece of kraft cardstock and

attach it around the container as shown.

3 Cut narrow strips of kraft cardstock and attach them to the upper and

lower edges of the black cardstock.

4 Cut one tag from black cardstock and one tag from kraft cardstock

using the Tag Maker punch and layer them together as shown. Stamp a sentiment on the tag.

5 Thread the tag with twine and tie it around the neck of the container. Add

a button and twine to the tag to finish.

Cute cardHOW TO MAKE

1 Crease-fold a piece of black cardstock to create a card blank.

2 Cut a tag from kraft cardstock and stamp a sentiment onto it.

3 Attach a button tied with twine to finish.

Where to buy

For information on all Fiskars

products, go to www.fiskars.co.uk

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Our unique Tag Maker with built-in eyelet setter makes it easy to create tags in three quick and simple steps. Simply insert your

paper into the large slot and punch a tag shape. Next, insert the punched-out tag into the small slot and punch again – the hole will be perfectly centred. To complete your tag, simply slip the hole over the peg on the back of the punch, drop the eyelet in

and depress the handle one more time.

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YOU WILL NEED2 15cm squares fabric L 2 15cm squares organza L 10 tablespoons dried lavender L sewing machine L co-ordinating thread L point turner (optional)

Note: Seams throughout are 6mm unless stated otherwise.

HOW TO MAKE

1 Sew the organza squares together on three sides. On the fourth side, sew

part of the seam, then backstitch. Leave a gap, and repeat from the other side.

2 Turn the square right side out and sew together again, enclosing the

raw edges. Leave a gap as before.

3 Fill the organza bag with approximately 10 tablespoons

of dried lavender. (See Pic A.)

Kate Oszko

4 Fold the raw edges of the gap to the inside of the bag and pin. Stitch the

opening closed.

5 With right sides facing, sew the fabric squares together on three sides

On the fourth side, leave an opening of approximately 10cm in the middle of the seam. (See Pic B.)

6 Turn right side out, using a point turner or other tool to push the corners out squarely.

7 Insert the organza bag through the opening.

8 Fold the raw edges of the opening under and pin.

9 Topstitch right around the sachet, approximately 3mm from the outside

edge. This will hold the opening closed and give a nice fi nished look to the sachet.

Lavender sachetLovely little items like this are great to have in stock when you

need a present unexpectedly

A

B

The organza inner bag keeps the lavender from migrating through the stitching

Use pretty fabric on one side and lace on the other, or fabric on both sides

TOP TIP

Organza doesn’t have

a right or wrong side,

so don’t worry about

how you sew the

squares together

TOP TIP

QUICK MAKES

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YOU WILL NEEDL Bergere de France Plume –4 (5, 5, 6, 7) balls in Gris Clair

L 4.5mm circular needle, 60cmL 4 stitch markers

L stitch holdersL waste yarn or spare needlesL 3 transparent press studs,

13mm diameter

Tension17 sts x 33 rows = 10cm

measured over G st

Sizing3 mths (6 mths, 12 mths,

18 mths, 24 mths)

AbbreviationsG – garter stitch

Sts – stitchesK – knit

M1 – make one stitchPM – place marker

RS – right side WS – wrong sideDec – decreaseInc – increase

This adorable little jacket is perfect for

beginners as it is created entirely using

garter stitch

KNITTING

HOW TO MAKE

Follow separate instructions for right and left uppers.

BACKCast on 43 (46, 49, 53, 54) sts.Work even in G st until back measures 14 (16, 18, 20, 21) cm, fi nishing after an even-numbered row.

SHAPE RAGLANCast o� 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 39 (42, 45, 47, 48) stsPlace sts on holder.

RIGHT FRONTCast on 23 (25, 26, 28, 29) sts.Work as for back to start of raglan shaping.Work 1 more row.

SHAPE RAGLANCast o� 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts at beg of next row. 21 (23, 24, 25, 26) stsPlace sts on holder.

LEFT FRONTCast on 23 (25, 26, 28, 29) sts.Work as for back to start of raglan shaping.

SHAPE RAGLANCast o� 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts at beg of next row. 21 (23, 24, 25, 26) stsWork 1 more row.Place sts on holder.

SLEEVESCast on 29 (32, 33, 33, 34) sts.Work even in G st until sleeve measures 4cm, fi nishing after

an even-numbered row.Next Row (inc): K2, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 2 sts inc’dRep last row on every 10th (12th, 12th, 12th, 12th) row 2 (2, 3, 2, 2) more times. 35 (38, 41, 39, 40) sts

SIZES 18 MTHS & 24 MTHS ONLYRep inc row on every 10th (10th) row 2 (2) more times.43 (44) sts

ALL SIZESWork even until sleeve measures 14 (16, 19, 21, 22) cm, ending with an even-numbered row.

SHAPE RAGLANCast o� 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 31 (34, 37, 39, 40) stsPlace sts on holder.

YOKEReturn held sts to circular needle as follows: left front, pm, sleeve, pm, back, pm, sleeve, pm, right front, ensuring RS of each piece is facing. 143 (156, 167, 175, 180) stsNext Row (RS): [K to 2 sts before m, k2tog, sm, k2tog] four times, k to end. 135 (148, 159, 167, 172) stsWork even in G st for 3 (3, 3, 3, 1) rows.Next Row (dec): [K to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk] four times, k to end. 8 sts dec’d

SIZE 3 MTHS ONLY[Rep dec row on every 2nd row and then 4th row] four times, then every 2nd row twice. 47 sts

SIZE 6 MTHS ONLY[Rep dec row on every 2nd row and then 4th row] fi ve times, then every 2nd row once. 52 sts

SIZE 12 MTHS ONLY[Rep dec row on every 2nd row and then 4th row] fi ve times, then every 2nd row twice. 55 sts

SIZE 18 MTHS ONLYRep dec row on foll 2nd row and then foll 4th row. 148 sts[Rep dec row on foll 4th and then 2nd row twice] three times, then rep dec row on foll 4th and then 2nd row. 55 sts

SIZE 24 MTHS ONLY[Rep dec row on every 4th and then 2nd row] six times, then every 2nd row once. 60 sts

ALL SIZESKnit 1 row.

COLLARWork even in G st for 4cm.Inc 10 sts evenly across next row. 57 (62, 65, 65, 70) stsWork even until collar measures 8cm.Cast o� loosely.

Finishing: Sew sleeve seamsand sides of jacket. Weave in ends. Sew press studs in place; fi rst one located 10cm down from top of collar and the next two at 6cm intervals.

Princess and the frog



Where to buy

Bergere de France Plume yarn is available fromwww.bergeredefrance.co.uk and www.loveknitting.com



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JEWELLERY

Turning JapaneseDecorate clear glass beads with gorgeous patterned paper to make beautiful and unique yet surprisingly simple jewellery pieces. Aurora Lombardo shows you how

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YOU WILL NEED13 rectangular clear glass cabochons (11 for the bracelet & 2 for the earrings) L patterned paper L JudiKins Diamond Glaze water-based adhesive L strong craft adhesive L glue-on earring bails L fi sh-hook wires L fl at-pad bracelet blank L craft knife L cutting board L nail fi le L scissors L paintbrush L chain-nosed pliers

Most people will probably associate découpage with furniture or pottery, but this technique can be used very e� ectively to decorate glass and create beautiful jewellery and accessories. This project will show you how to make an eyecatching découpaged glass bracelet and a matching pair of earrings. We’ve used Japanese Chiyogami paper, but you could use any paper you fancy, or even fabric.

Aurora Lombardo

Where to buy

Glass cabochons for jewellery making are available from

www.ebay.co.uk/lunajewelleryPatterned paper is available from

www.fredaldous.co.uk

Jewellery findings and toolsare available from

www.beadsdirect.co.uk

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BracelethOW TO MAKE

1 Cut out two rectangular pieces slightly larger than the glass cabochons from

patterned paper and set aside.

2 Have a look at one of your cabochons – usually, one side of the glass piece is

slightly textured. This is the side you will cover with paper. Lay the cabochon on your working surface with the textured side facing up and apply a coating of Diamond Glaze. (See Pic A.)

3 Press the glass down firmly onto the patterned side of your decorative paper,

apply even pressure to ensure that any air

EarringHOW TO MAKE

1Follow steps 1-6 of the bracelet instructions to prepare two square

cabochons for the earrings.

2 Apply a small amount of adhesive to the earring bail and press it firmly onto the

back of the glass square. Centre the bail and let it dry for at least 24 hours. (See pics I & J.)

3 Using a pair of pliers, attach the earrings to the ear wire.

bubbles that might have formed are pushed out. Make sure the corners and sides have been glued well. If there is excess glue on the side of the glass, wipe it off gently with the corner of a paper towel. Allow the glaze to dry for about 15 minutes. (See Pic B.)

4 Once the first piece of paper is dry, turn the cabochon over, add a thin layer of

Diamond Glaze to the back and apply the second piece of paper. Again, allow the glaze to dry completely before moving on to the next step. (See Pic C.)

5 Put the cabochon paper side down onto a self-healing cutting mat and carefully trim

the excess paper away using a sharp craft knife. Use a nail file to gently smooth down the edges of the paper. (See pics D & E.)

6 This is an important step that will seal the back of the cabochon, protecting the

paper and making it moisture resistant. Apply three or four thin, even coats of Diamond Glaze to the back of the cabochon, allowing the glaze to dry completely between coats. Once the final coat has dried, check the sides of the glass and remove any excess glaze by carefully scraping the edges with the blade. (See pics F & G.)

7 Repeat steps 1-6 to decorate the other 10 rectangular glass beads for the bracelet.

8 Once your 11 beads are ready, apply a small amount of adhesive to either the pads on

the bracelet or the cabochons themselves, then press the cabochons firmly onto the pads. Centre each bead carefully. Let the bracelet dry for at least 24 hours. (See Pic H.)

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SEWING

This simple-to-make pillow pal makes the ideal companion for any little person who likes a soft friend to snuggle up to! This friendly fiend is wide eyed one minute and, with a quick flip, fast asleep the next

GREAT GIFT IDEAS

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Monster pillow palNaomi Dickins’ quick and easy pillow pal is both fun to make and to receive as a gift, and we've got all of the templates you need to get started

YOU WILL NEEDapproximately 1x0.5m fun fur fabric, cut to pattern as follows: L 2 42cm squares for the bodyL 4 pieces for the feetL 4 hand pieces L 2 eyeball pieces

Also:L 40cm-square cushion pad L 11x22cm white sparkle felt L 7x15cm coloured felt L 4x8cm grey/contrast colour felt L 72cm 3cm-wide grosgrain ribbon, cut into 6 equal lengths L 20cm 0.25cm-wide rickrack L toy fi lling L coloured threads L templates available from www.simplyhomemademag.com/downloads

HOW TO MAKE

1 Cut out all pattern pieces. When working with fun fur, always mark and

cut on the wrong side.

2 Mark the centre point of each side of both of the square body pieces and

set aside.

3 With right sides facing, tack and stitch two hand pieces together, leaving an

opening for turning at the straight wrist edge. Clip the curves, turn right side out and stu� fi rmly. Pin one end of one length of grosgrain ribbon inside the open edge of the hand and hand-stitch closed, making sure that the ribbon is stitched securely. This stitching is very easily covered by the fur, so don’t worry if it isn’t perfect!

4 Repeat Step 3 for the other hand and make the feet in the same way,

attaching ribbon at the straight ankle edges.

5 To make the eyes, select a zigzag stitch setting and appliqué the

coloured-felt irises to the eye whites. Attach the pupils in the same way.

Where to buy

Fun fur fabric is available fromwww.etsy.com/uk/shop/emmasbearsand

www.fabric-online.co.uk

6 With right sides facing, stitch the eyeball front to the eyeball back, leaving an

opening for turning at the top.

7 Attach a length of ribbon as for thehands and feet, stu� fi rmly and stitch

the opening closed.

8 Lay one square panel right side up on your working surface. Position the hands,

feet and eyes as desired, using the centre markings for guidance. The ribbon ends from the hands, feet and eyes should be pointing towards the edge of the fabric square and all the features should lie on the fabric, towards the centre. These will fall in the correct places once the cushion is stitched and turned right sides out. Make sure both eyeballs are facing the same way!

9 Once you are happy with the positions, pin and place the second square panel,

right side down, on top. Pin all around to secure and stitch along the sides, leaving an opening between the feet for turning and stu� ng.

10 Clip the corners and turn right sides out, pushing the corners out

with a pair of closed scissors or a pencil. Push a cushion pad into the cover and stitch the opening closed.

11 Pin and stitch a rickrack mouth to the ‘awake’ face.

12 To fi nish, tease out any fur that has become trapped in the seams. A

fi ne-toothed plastic hair comb makes a good monster-grooming tool.

Naomi Dickins

Sshhh! Fast asleep

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• 4 FREE digi stamps• Mixed media masterclass• Step-by-step guide to generation stamping • Hunkydory’s brand-new Butter� y Bouquet collection• Over £1,000 worth of prizes to be won!

ISSUE 136 ON SALE NOW

FREE Gorgeous Gifts scoreboard worth £15!

of prizes to be won!

Don’tmiss out!

Make all of these...❀ Pillow boxes ❀ Mini milk cartons❀ Co-ordinating square cards & envelopes❀ Gatefold & easel card blanks ❀ Rosettes❀ Fun-shaped apertures & much more!

Includes a co-ordinating scoring tool, useful mid-point measuring tool & paper-piercing guide!

Find it in your supermarket, newsagent, craft store or at

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Happy birthday

YOU WILL NEEDfree Gorgeous Gifts Scoreboard from Simply Cards & Papercraft 136 L Dovecraft Crowning A� air 12x12” paper pack L twine L white cardstock L Tuxedo Black Memento inkpad L Clearly Besotted Sentimental Type clear stamp set L mini peg

HOW TO MAKE

1 Trim a piece of 12x12” paper to 21x16cm and place it on the scoreboard.

2 Using the scoreboard in a landscape orientation, score the paper

vertically at lines 5, 10, 15 and 20. Score the triangles placed between lines 5 and 10, and 15 and 20.

3 Score the paper horizontally at lines 1, 4, 8 and 12.

4 Fold the scored lines of the paper to form the shape of the

mini milk carton.

5 Adhere the bottom panels and sides together to secure the shape and

fold the top together.

6 Score and trim the angular tag top found on the horizontal line 11 and

stamp the sentiment onto it.

7 Wrap twine around the top of the mini milk carton and secure the tag

from Step 6 with a mini peg to fi nish.

Amy Gray

ON SALE NOW

Amy Gray shows you how to create pretty packaging for your handmade gifts using the fabulous free scoreboard from Simply Cards & Papercraft issue 136

ON SALE NOW

Score an additional

vertical line from the

peak of the triangles

to the top of the

piece to fold the

top together with ease

TOP TIP

QUICK MAKES

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Embrace the trend for all things sticky and Washi tape with Jen Vernon’s

delightful card designs

Tape it BRIGHT IDEAUsing sticky tape with punches is a fabulously easy way to create

perfectly co-ordinating embellishments for your cards and projects. If the punches are large, simply cover a

large area of cardstock with rows of tape before punching out the shapes

When your heart speaks1

Crease-fold a piece of white cardstock measuring 30x15cm to create a card blank.

2 Cut, score and fold a piece of kraft cardstock to create an envelope. Wrap a

piece of green dotted tape around the envelope

HOW TO MAKE Where to buy

Decorative tape is available in a wide variety of colours, widths and finishes, and once you buy your first

reel, it becomes addictive!Cath Kidston masking tape is

available from www.amazon.co.ukA huge variety of gorgeous tape

designs is available fromwww.notonthehighstreet.com and

www.lovelytape.co.uk

and a piece of white fl oral tape over the top. Attach the envelope to the card front as shown.

3 Attach strips of tape to a piece of white cardstock and punch hearts from it to

create embellishments.

4 Attach the hearts to the card front and add a stamped sentiment to fi nish.

you will need(for all projects)

Cath Kidston masking tape L

white & kraft cardstock L Tuxedo Black Memento inkpad L Taylored Expressions When Your Heart Speaks stamp set L Clearly Besotted sentiment stamps L acrylic stamping block L

heart & fl ower punches L string

PAPERCRAFT


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True love1

Crease-fold a piece of white cardstock measuring 30x15cm to


2 Punch five evenly spaced hearts across the lower edge of the card front.

3 Attach masking tape down the inside of the card. Attach the tape so that when

the card is closed the tape shows through the apertures created by the punch.

4 Attach green dotted tape to a piece of white cardstock and punch a

heart from it. Attach to the top of the card front as shown.

5 Add a stamped sentiment to finish.

HOW TO MAKE

HOW TO MAKE

Birthday wishes1

Crease-fold a piece of white cardstock measuring 30x15cm to


2 Attach a strip of floral tape across the lower section of the card front.

3 Cover a piece of white cardstock with floral tape and punch three

flowers from it. Attach them to the card front as shown.

4 Attach a gem to the centre of each flower and add a stamped

sentiment to finish.

HOW TO MAKE

In this life1


2 Cut a length of string and fold pieces of tape over the string so that they

stick back on themselves.

3 Cut a ‘V’ shape in the end of each pennant and arrange the newly made

bunting across the card front as shown.

4 Add a stamped sentiment to finish.


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YOU WILL NEEDL Stylecraft Special Chunky:

200g in white 1001 (MC); 100g each in Aster Blue 1003 (CC1), Baby Blue 1232 (CC2) & Lemon

Yellow 1020 (CC3) L 6mm (US 10), 80cm

circular needle

TENSION14 sts x 28 rows = 10cm

measured over G stitch on 6mm needle

SIZE55x61cm (21½x24”)

AbbreviationsMC – main colour

CC – contrast colourk – knitp – purl

pm – place markerSt st – stocking stitch

RS – right side WS – wrong side

DPN – double-pointed needleinc – increase

rnd – knit in the roundkfb – knit front and back

of stitch

KNIT ME

This gorgeous chevron baby blanket makes a

perfect gift and it’s quick and easy to knit too

HOW TO MAKEWith MC and 6mm (US 10) circular needles, cast on 104 sts. Rows 1 & 2: K. Row 3: K1 *kfb, K6, sl1 pwise, K2tog, psso, K6, kfb, rep from * to last st, K1. 104 stsRep rows 2 and 3 in colour sequence: CC1, MC, CC2, MC, CC3, MC (two rows in each colour), until the blanket measures 60cm long at the shortest point, ending onrows 2 and 3 with MC. Foll Row: With MC, K. Cast o� and weave in theyarn tails.

Side bordersWith MC and 6mm (US 10) circular needle, pick up one st per garter-stitch ridge along one side edge of the blanket.

Rows 1, 2, & 3: K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog. Cast o� . Repeat on the other side edge.

Tropical Waves

SIZE MATTERSOur baby blanket features increases and

decreases to make a chevron pattern. Experiment with different widths of

stripes or colours to create your own waves design. You can make the blanket

wider or narrower by increasing or decreasing the number of cast-on

stitches in multiples of 17

You can find more of Amanda’s fabulous designs in her book, Animal Knits for Kids, with

photography by Jessica Morgan. Published by Apple Press, £12.99

To order Animal Knits for Kids the special price of £10 (including

P&P), telephone 01903 828503 and quote offer code: APG299


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Stylecraft Special Chunky yarn is available from

www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

WHERE TO BUY


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Fabulous free gift!ALL OCCASIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER PLUS 9 EXCLUSIVE STAMPS

In the next issue of

ISSUE 56 ON SALE 21ST MAY

Fabulous card and gift ideas for Father’s Day from Kath Stewart • Quick and easy knitting with lace designs – perfect for beginners • Home décor

inspiration using stencils, paints and sprays • Off-the-page ideas using Spellbinders dies

HomemadeCards and gifts to make & share

Includes:• A6 embossing folder• 5 sentiment stamps• 3 frame stamps

Inside this issue...

Perfect for:CARDMAKING, PAPERCRAFTING, HOME DÉCOR AND GIFTS

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