Tags are such a versatile embellishment for card making. They make a great place to add your greeting or sentiment, or an extra splash of colour or texture.

This month we’re challenging you to create a card that includes one or more tags!

Choose any card occasion you like, and don't forget to show us what you’ve made – email a photo to papercraft@futurenet.com.

Learn how to make fancy-fold cards in our February issue (in shops 18th Jan)! We've got a fantastic Masterclass that shows you how to make cards that twist, swing and cascade using amazing folding techniques.

We're so excited to bring you this bonus project by Sonia Sellers -  a card with a twirling greeting hidden inside! Read on for Sonia's instructions...

You'll love Angela Poole's apron-shaped cards for every hobby - look out for them in your new February issue, in shops 18th January.

To get you started, we've got some free downloads for you Print out the basic apron template for your cards, then choose motifs to fill the pockets!

Apron card template
Apron card motifs

Happy crafting!

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!

Make Anna Moore's beautiful wreath card - it's easy with punched shapes and adhesive pearls! Anna has used die-cut circles to make this card really quick, but you could easily create the circles with scalloped scissors or punches if you prefer. Scroll down to find Anna's step-by-step guide!

You will need

Basic card kit, plus...

Dark green, light green, red & white card

Dotty patterned paper

Red self-adhesive pearls

Martha Stewart Frond punch, from The Glitter Pot

When you have lots of Christmas cards to make, it's often easier to stick to just one design and form a production line. Each of these cute penguins has been made from 8 punched circles of card. It's so simple as there's no need for any templates or measuring. Just pop onto a wintry background and get creative with different 'waving' positions. Add your greeting using a stamp or print a message using your computer. If you want to give these little chaps a bit of life, then how about using googly eyes instead. I made these cards last year and it only took me a couple of evenings!

Lucille x

Craft Anna Moore's cute Christmas card that's sure to raise a smile! Scroll down for your step-by-step guide and free printable template.

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

Have you had a chance to give one of our craft challenge ideas a go? Every issue we're throwing down the gauntlet with a card making challenge to inspire you and get those creative juices flowing!

This month's challenge – in your Papercraft inspirations issue 91, September, out now! - is a recipe challenge where we suggest ingredients that you have to include in your design. Your card can be any theme, for any occasion, as long as you use at least the following ingredients in your recipe mix: ONE patterned paper TWO flowers THREE buttons Here's my first idea, for a quick 'hello' card:

Say hello with this smiley crab card. It’s easy to make with the free template below, and it's sure to be a hit with kids during the summer hols!

Click here to download your free cute crab template!

You will need

Your basic card kit, plus...

Blue card blank

Green, pink, yellow & white card

Pink, blue & purple patterned papers

Seed beads

Black fineliner pen

Small circle punch

Step 1

Cut a wavy strip of yellow card and attach it to a piece of blue patterned paper with sticky foam pads. Stick this to the front of your blue card blank.

Step 2