It’s officially Christmas here at CB HQ! There’s no time to delay in the world of crafts as there’s plenty of projects to be completed before the before the final countdown begins. With hundreds of get-ahead ideas, you certainly won’t be stuck for ideas with this festive packed issue. Enjoy over 70 Christmas cards to make right now, 14 makes with your exclusive Let It Snow dies, our 16-page mixed media special, plus 45 templates, papers and downloads. And, there’s always more! Head below to discover what else you can expect from your Christmas edition of Crafts Beautiful…

1 Free Gift!

When time is short, die-cutting is a great technique and you can be sure that your 7-piece Let It Snow die set will soon become a go-to in your Christmas craft stash. Discover a whole host of ways to experiment and whip up a whimsical selection of cards in a matter of minutes.

2 Mixed Media Must-Haves

Discover new techniques and the hottest products around with our 16-page mixed media edit. Try out stencil heat embossing with Sara Naumann, master mandala colouring with John Bloodworth and Ella Johnston shows you how to get confident with fine liners.

3 Papercraft Christmas

Our designers have been busy behind the scenes crafting a whole host of festive greetings using must-know techniques. Create delightful winter gift boxes with Keren Baker, quill ornate decs with Liz Moad and pep up your gift wrap with Amanda Walker.

4 Giveaways!

Worth an amazing £1,600, we’ve got a huge amount of prizes from big brands to be won, including Hunkydory, Debbi Moore, Dunelm and Craft4Crafters!

5 Reader Offer!

Make beautiful sparkly festive greetings with your 250-piece, including card blanks, papers, die-cut toppers, glitter, a snowman die and more. Turn to page 96 to claim yours today!

6 Stunning Reads

Get prepped for the biggest event on your crafting calendar! We’ve teamed up with all-star experts to round-up our favourite trends this season and offer our biggest tips on how to have the most magical Christmas yet!