We love the vintage-style card by Brenda Brown in issue 103's PanPastel Masterclass. The card has so many little details that make it really special, and the PanPastels create a gorgeous antique background effect. In this post, you'll find the full shopping list and step-by-step instructions for this fabulous card.

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

Make sure you have 17th June underlined in your diary as the day to say thanks to your Dad. For Father's Day this year the lovely Kirsty Neale has created an amazing collection of cards to celebrate the men in our lives. Check out issue 100 of Papercraft inspirations for full instructions and use these printables to make something really special for your Dad.

Super hero dad

Strongman dad

Spaceman dad

In the June issue of Papercraft Inspirations you'll find a beautiful quilling project by Elizabeth Moad, featuring four pretty floral cards and a gift tag. We love the contemporary quilled designs so much that we've asked Elizabeth to create a bonus extra one for us to share with you here!

Says Elizabeth, "By mounting quilled shapes directly on to a delicate patterned paper, the quilling becomes an integral part of the design. Give your blue paper panel a scalloped edge and stitch it on to a pink card blank with a big zig-zag stitch. Stamp your sentiment straight on to the patterned paper so again it blends with the design. Stitch a button at each of two diagonally-opposite corners for a cute finishing touch!"

Click here to download your free teapot card template

You will need:
Your basic card kit, plus...
Assorted coloured card
Floral patterned paper
Small circle punch or hole punch

Step 1
Score and fold coloured card to make a large top-fold card blank. Trace the template on to the card blank so that the flat top of the teapot is against the fold (ignore the round knob for now).

Step 2
Carefully cut out the shape to create your teapot-shaped card blank! Remember to leave the fold intact

The March issue of Papercraft inspirations hits the shops on 15th February, and many lucky subscribers will receive their copy this week!

Be sure to check out the Quick & Easy Cards for birthdays, thank yous, get well greetings and more.

To help you along, designers Jenny, Louise and Shirley have got some free downloads for super-speedy makes! Just print out the designs and follow the instructions in the magazine.

Click the links below for your free card downloads. 

Watercolour Bird 
Party Birds
Bandages Figure
Doctor Image
Nurse Image
Bed Image
Just For You Greetings

Happy crafting!

Create this fun character card to cheer up grey days. We've got a free template and step-by-step guide for you, so read on and get crafting!

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!

Christmas is almost here, but don't forget to treat those with a December birthday to a special handmade card! This cheerful balloon card is perfect for birthday boys and girls, and it's fun to make too. Scroll down for your step-by-step guide and free printable template!

Click here for your free balloon card template

You will need:
Card blank
Assorted coloured card
Gingham & spotty patterned papers
Ribbons
Birthday greeting sticker

Step 1
Cover your card blank with gingham patterned paper. Layer on a slightly smaller panel of white card, then a randomly-cut panel of cream card.