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

It's time to celebrate with a fantastic kit from Stampin' Up. It's all yours when you subscribe to Papercraft inspirations! Whether you're creating a birthday card for a friend or making your own party invitations, it has everything you need.

Each kit includes 36 sheets of luscious colours of card, 12x12in patterned papers, rub-on greetings and shapes. And best of all, 13 wooden stamps. We love the ones for building your own cupcake design!

PLUS Subscribers get all this:

Don't miss Kirsty Neale's gorgeous gift cards in issue 93 of Papercraft inspirations (in shops 26th October). Kirsty's sharing the templates for her adorable paper doll dress-up card - just click the link below to download then print out as many times as you like!

Click here to download Kirsty's doll templates

For more crafty inspiration, visit Kirsty's website!

Louise Fortune's got a special treat for you in issue 93 (in shops 26th Oct) - a Christmas planner project to keep you organised over the festive season! Even better, Louise is sharing some free printables to help you along. Click the links below to download Louise's printables now!

Arrow tabs

Tag graphic (cover)

Diamond paper

Graph paper

Gift & receipts lists

Don't miss the gorgeous fairy cards project in issue 92 of Papercraft inspirations, in shops 28th September. Designer Angela Poole's sharing her wonderful illustrations with you, so it's easy to print out each image then layer and embellish to create cards in no time.

Click below to download your fairy illustrations – each one is available in colour or as black outlines to colour yourself!

✿ Fairy Baubles (Colour)
✿ Fairy Baubles (Outlines)

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

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

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

This cute card has a touch of texture and is really easy to make – perfect for summer birthdays. Scroll down now for your free template and step-by-step guide!

Click here to download your toadstool template as a JPG

Click here to download your toadstool template as a PDF

You will need:

Green card blank

Blue, green, red & white card

Blue patterned paper

Paper crimper & white paper (or textured paper)

Flower-shaped sequins Alphabet stickers or rub-ons

Hole punch