We're welcoming signs of spring both outside and in our papercrafts! This fab floral set of patterned papers and embellishments by Naomi Hocking is sure to brighten up your designs. 

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

Bring the sunshine into your crafting with our brand new Life's a Beach patterned papers from the August issue of Papercraft inspirations! You're in for a treat with six beachy backgrounds, four matching borders and a whopping 22 toppers and greetings in this months issue! Issue 102 is in shops on 4th July, so grab a copy to see how we've used the free papers.

We love to see what you've been crafting with our free papers, and there are so many ways of getting in touch. You can contact us by email, on Facebook or Twitter, or you can write to us at: Your letters, Papercraft inspirations, 30 Monmouth Street, Bath BA1 2BW 

Click on the links below to download our free papers for your crafting stash...

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)

This sweet card is perfect for birthday greetings. Read on to find your free template and step-by-step guide!

This sweet design is perfect for a birthday celebration or a simple 'hello' greeting! Read on for our step-by-step guide and your free printable template!

You're going to love Kirsty Neale's quirky Easter bunnies in issue 97 of Papercraft inspirations. Make cards, bunting and more for a special celebration! 

As well as your free bunny templates, Kirsty's sharing a bonus template here on our website - a little sachet-style gift bag that's perfect for sweets or gifts. Kirsty's marked her measurements on the template, but you can make it any size you like!

Click here to download your gift bag template now.
Click here to find the rest of issue 97's free templates.

For more crafty inspiration from Kirsty Neale, visit kirstyneale.typepad.com.

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.

Look who’s just arrived… It’s our friends from Pebbles Inc, and they’ve brought a super card idea with them, created by Sarah Champion. We’re loving this modern idea in classic festive colours – perfect inspiration for their new ‘Welcome Christmas’ collection!