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We publish a range of inspirational craft magazines...

Simply Homemade

Simply Homemade

Create beautiful crafts for you and your home.

Simply Cards & Papercraft

Simply Cards & Papercraft

Quality cards
for every occasion.

Papercraft Essentials

Papercraft Essentials

Fun cards you can make in an evening.

Creative Cardmaking

Creative Cardmaking

Exclusively available in craft stores.

Complete Cardmaking

Complete Cardmaking

Make beautiful cards with your PC.


Knit Now

Knit Now

Stylish accessories for today's knitter.

Scrapbook Magazine

Scrapbook Magazine

Britain's biggest selling scrapbook magazine.

Creative Beads & Jewellery

Creative Beads & Jewellery

Packed with ideas & inspiration.

Creative Stamping

Creative Stamping

Exclusively available in craft stores.


About Practical Publishing

Practical Publishing is based in Stockport, near Manchester in England. It began producing high-quality, craft magazines in 2004, and is now the UK's leading craft magazine publisher by both volume and value, thanks to titles including Simply Cards & Papercraft, Simply Homemade, Papercraft Essentials and Knit Now.

The company's range of craft magazines and craft books are available in the UK in all good newsagents, supermarkets, and specialist craft stores. They are also available around the world through selected bookshops and news agencies, and directly from us through our online shop.

Practical Publishing in Australia

The company has close links with its sister company Practical Publishing International Pty, in Australia, which publishes Australian Simply Cards, Australian Papercraft Essentials and Australian Scrapbook Ideas.

Crafts on the Net

Practical Publishing also owns a website called Crafts on the Net, which offers craft news, projects, competitions, blogs, downloads, plus a forum, a comprehensive craft glossary and a directory of craft stores.