PaperWorks Magazine has now become GiftMaker Magazine. Although the format of the magazine is basically the same, the new editor, Amy Weigman, is putting her own spin on a teriffic product. Giftmaker is published 6 times a year by DRG ( Dynamic Resources Group ).

Regular columns include :

“ Products We Love” this is a review of new products on the market. In the August issue, Managing Editor Barb Sprunger gives us her opinion of 11 different products, from tools to embellishments. She also tells us the manufacturer and the suggested retail price. 28 lucky readers will receive some of these products for free. Details can be found at www.GiftMakerMagazine.com.

In “ Books We Love” Judi Kauffman reviews 5 new books for crafters. This issue includes books on scrapbooking, collage, photography, needle felting and punch needle designs. It's always nice to read a review first when you see a new book you're considering purchasing.

“Make it in Minutes” is quick projects for last minute gift ideas, or for when you just have to do something creative, but have little time. This issue features a mini gift bag and an embellished tin.

“One Gift, Three Ways” shows how a simple project can be crafted in very different ways. This issue uses a frame.

“Season Celebrations”-August has many of us thinking “ Back to School” and the cute school journal is sure to be a hit. I especially like that they have given us 3 other ideas for a journal with a different focus. The 3 other projects in this edition are all trendy and fun, too.

“ Birthday Ideas” shows a stylish gift set made from a clutch purse, as well as a beautiful bracelet and a butterfly desk set.

“ Simply Ways to say Thank You” features a card with a stitched flower, and another great bracelet. To see the bracelet in another color, visit the website.

“ Gifts for the Home “ has a family bulletin board, and a recipe tin is found in “ Gifts From the Kitchen”.


A downloadable flower pattern is available in “ Our Gift to You”. Readers can download the colored version to print on magnetic sheeting or their choice of substrate. Instructions are given to paint a frame, using the flower as an accent.

If you're into computer crafting you'll want to try the gift bag using Pixel Magic software from McGill. All the instructions are in “ Computer Crafting”.

Several more projects are included in this issue, making it 41 total projects! My favorite is Melony Bradley's Road Activity Book. Anyone with kids will want to make this adorable book that looks like a car before they set out on the next road trip. Adapt the project to the city or cities you plan to visit and get the kids involved, too!

Full sized patterns are included for the magazine's projects, as well as a buyer's guide to help you locate supplies. The instructions are clearly written, and there are sufficient photos for the reader to see all the details. This is a magazine that will provide hours of paper crafting for me, and I will definitely be renewing my subscription!