MACCLESFIELD, England, January 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The New Year sees a fresh new look for Simply Cards & Papercraft, the UK's most inspirational papercraft magazine and Practical Publishing's flagship title. The relaunch is celebrated with two free gifts worth over £25! A stamp set designed exclusively for the magazine by Polka Doodles, and a free docrafts Forever Friends Black & Gold CD-ROM.

Simply Cards and Papercraft has established itself as the magazine for the experienced papercrafter - the crafter who enjoys papercrafts as a key hobby rather than a passing interest. The magazine's talented team of designers, including many well-respected names within the industry, strives to deliver an outstanding mix of cardmaking and papercraft projects in each and every issue, encouraging readers to create their own unique cards as well as a variety of inspiring papercraft projects.

Editor Melanie Joyce says, "Whether you're creating all your own cards, designing gift wrap and tags or making a unique papercraft gift, it's these little homemade touches that make birthdays, Christmas, and every day events a bit more special."

Simply Cards & Papercraft 93 brings you more card ideas and more designers than ever before, with brand new features and new regular sections, including a colouring masterclass with TV craft celebrity, Polka Doodles' Nikky Hall.

Simply Cards and Papercraft issue 93 is on sale from today in WHSmith, Hobbycraft, and leading independent newsagents and craft specialists, and costs £4.99.

ABOUT PRACTICAL PUBLISHING:

Practical Publishing International Ltd is an independent consumer magazine publisher, based near Macclesfield in Cheshire, 12 miles south of Manchester. It publishes a range of inspirational magazines and books which are available through leading high street and specialist retailers. For more details, visit http://www.practicalpublishing.co.uk

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR FOR HIGH-RES PHOTOGRAPHY:

- Editor, Melanie Joyce: melanie.joyce@practicalpublishing.co.uk

- Marketing Executive, Olivia Foster: Olivia.foster@practicalpublishing.co.uk

- Practical Publishing International Ltd: 0844-561-1202

- Website: http://www.simplycardsmag.com

SOURCE Practical Publishing International Ltd