To kick off day two of our big Christmas blog party we've got another extra special giveaway. Throughout the year, we've been saving up stash at Papercraft HQ, just waiting for an opportunity to do a massive Papercraft inspirations goody bag! From punches and dies to papers and embellishments - this bundle really is jam-packed full of papercrafting treats to top up your seasonal stash!

To enter, simply follow the link below and follow the form. Good luck!

Click here to enter the competition to win an ultimate Papercraft inspirations bundle!

We always like to be one step ahead at Papercraft HQ, and now we've got all our Christmas crafting out of the way, we're moving on to thank you cards for the new year! You can find step-by-step instructions for this fabulous free flowery bonus card below, along with a free flower template to help you make it!

Our friends over at CrossStitcher have just brought out this fab new book that we think you’ll love! 

This bonus ship card is perfect for male birthdays and bon voyage cards, but can be easily adapted to suit any occasion. It's super quick and easy, making it great for last-minute cards. With summer (supposedly!) around the corner, there's no better time to start crafting this ship-shape card! 

Click here to download your free ship template now

If you like the painted effect on your cards, but are a hesitant to get your paintbrushes and paint out, these Paint Fusion sunflower toppers are for you! Using these printable toppers gives you the full Paint Fusion effect, with none of the painting - perfect for those last minute cards!

Find a full step-by-step guide to using these toppers and creating this card in the August issue of Papercraft inspirations. 

Click this link to get your free Paint Fusion card toppers!

These cuddly cats by Angela Poole will make a purrrfect addition to your cards! There are three pages of printables – the cats coloured in for cards in a hurry, the cat outlines for colouring in yourself, and also a sheet of sweet sentiments!

You'll find full instructions and more inspiration for our cat cards in issue 102.

✿ Coloured cats (jpg) ✿ Coloured cats (pdf)

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!