Welcome to another inspiring issue of Die-cutting Essentials. As I write this, the September heatwave has come to an end, and we’re turning our thoughts to Christmas once again. We’ve teamed up with Crafter’s Companion this month to bring you a versatile Festive Bells die that’s perfect for all your seasonal makes. You’ll find card and gift ideas throughout the magazine, plus you can download the co-ordinating papers & toppers below. We’ve got die-cutting techniques galore for you to try as usual, starting with a guide to embossing with dies on page 18. We learn how to create toppers using small die-cuts, peephole cards are the focus of the expert guide, there’s an in-depth guide to creating a fab aperture card and a step-by-step guide to faux stained glass. As always, we have the your favorite die-cutting brands to inspire your own creations, including Sentimentally Yours, Hunkydory, Spellbinders, TEXT{ures}, Quirky Bird Designs, Woodware, Lawn Fawn and Stampin’ Up!.
