Here’s an exciting sneak peek of our Papercraft topiary trees growing before your eyes.

We’re really excited about the flower shop theme we’re having for our stand at this year’s Stitch & Craft show! I’ve just started crafting four topiary trees and I’m really pleased with how cute they’re looking... however, this is just the warm up for the 150 paper flowers we need to make for our stand!

Hmm. I think we’d better stock up on chocolate treats to fuel the Papercraft Inspirations team over the next couple of weeks!

We're getting ready for Stitch & Craft 2012 - click here to buy your tickets now!

Shirley Toogood has designed a fantastic garden-themed scrapbook for our February issue (in shops 18th Jan). This concertina design folds out to an amazing two metres long!

Shirley's sharing her gorgeous journaling spots right here. Just download and print out!

When a collection of patterned papers and embellishments is as scrummy as the new Nordic Holiday collection by Basic Grey, we’re keen to make sure they’re on our invitation list to come to the party! And with this gorgeous card idea to share they’ve not disappointed us, don’t you agree?

This pretty card is perfect for birthdays – use card and buttons in the recipient's favourite colours to create a custom mini kimono! Scroll down to find your step-by-step guide and free downloadable template.

Click here to download your kimono card template now!

You will need:

Your basic card kit, plus...

Blue, dark green, lime green, & white card

Floral patterned paper

Green ribbon

Flower-shaped buttons

Green fabric flower

Seed beads

Needle & thread

Step 1

This sweet card makes the most of your favourite patterned papers and ribbon. Scroll down to find your step-by-step guide and free templates!

Click here to download your flower card templates (jpg)

You will need

Your basic card kit, plus...

Square card blank

Blue & red card

Red patterned paper

Red buttons

Patterned ribbons

Seed bead

Scalloped scissors

Circle punch

Step 1

Add a strip of patterned paper, and a thin scalloped strip along the bottom of your card front. Add a piece of patterned ribbon to cover the join.

Step 2