Thomas Poad
Section Editor
Thomas Poad is the Section Editor of Your Home magazine, covering the Kitchen, Bathroom, Decorating and Home Improvement sections. He has his finger on the pulse with the latest homeware trends, and is a big fan of maximalist schemes, mid-century decor and repurposed vintage items. He also writes the buyer's guides for Your Homes, so is often found testing out the latest appliances and home gadgets.
Recent articles by Thomas Poad
Make your own crafty cards this year with our free traditional Christmas printables
Create warm and cosy traditional styled cards with this special set of free Christmas printables
Welcome a new arrival with our free pinwheel and baby mobile cardmaking templates
These fun-filled pinwheels are perfect for adding an interactive element to your card making and papercraft projects. These templates are from Papercraft Inspirations 154.
Breathe in the fresh sea air with our free coastal patterned papers
Take inspiration from the Great British seaside with these fishing village scenes and patterns, based on higgledy-piggledy Cornish villages. These printables are from Papercraft Inspirations 179.
Bring back the sunshine with these free summer's day patterned papers download
Add gorgeous summery picnic backgrounds to your card designs and scrapbook pages with these bright patterned papers. These papers are from issue 183 of Cardmaking & Papercraft.
Beautiful botanical print papers to download for cardmaking
Create a floral masterpiece with these botanical prints and toppers, which are filled with gorgeously feminine details. These papers are from Cardmaking & Papercraft.
Pretty watercolour floral patterned papers to download
Craft a watercolour masterpiece with these floral-patterned papers, which are sure to brighten up your friendship, birthday and thank you designs.
Create a cute teapot card with free printable papers
Create cards for cat lovers, keen bakers, green-fingered gardeners fans of afternoon tea with templates for lots of fun shaped cards! You can download them all below.
How to make an Easter egg tree to brighten your table
If you're looking for a glorious Easter centrepiece for your dining table, then this Easter tree might just be what you've been searching for!
Cardmaker's guide to ink
Ink is a craft box essential for every cardmaker who loves stamping, but knowing which type of ink to choose can be confusing! This guide has all you need to know…
How to make a frame card
Sometimes you want to create a card that is a little bit different - why not try a frame card and make your stamped scenes the star of the show!
How to make inside easel cards
Looking for new ideas for making up cards? Try this inside easel card!
Free papercraft pillow box template
If you're looking for a gift box with a difference, then a dainty pillow box might be just what you're looking for!
How to make an easel drawer card
Learn how to make a simple easel card and gift box with our easy step-by-step guide - perfect for Mother's Day or wedding gifts!
Sweet Valentine printable papers | Free to print and craft cards
Make an easy DIY valentine card with these sugary Valentine's Day patterned papers and toppers, free to printout and use in your project!
Free vintage sewing printables
Charm your friends with these elegant vintage sewing designs that have been illustrated by Esther Curtis, which are free to download.
How to make a bridge fold card
Also known as U-fold cards, bridge fold cards are great for using up your paper scraps and can be folded flat for postage.
How to make a quarter fold card
Send the sweetest of treats through the letterbox with a quarter fold card, which cleverly opens out to reveal a hidden message for your recipient.
Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine - latest issues
Issue 208 of Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine is out now! Take a look at what's inside and catch up on our most recent issues...
How to make a bow fold card
Wrap up a real gift for a loved one with these impressive bow fold card. They can be created with just a few oval and circle dies, which do all the hard work for you!
Free farmyard animals patterned papers
Create a card that'll raise the barn roof with your loved ones with these fun-filled farmyard animal patterned papers, which are perfect for summertime and harvest makes!
How to create a papercraft rainbow mobile
Keep the storm clouds at bay with our delightful April showers papercraft mobile, which features a massive rainbow to brighten up any living space!
How to make easy kite, heart and dog origami toppers for your cards
Get creative with all the paper scraps in your craft stash with these fabulous kite, heart and dog origami toppers, which are so easy to create!
How to craft an Easter bunny cake topper tutorial
Give cupcakes and muffins a seasonal twist when you dress them with our bunny-themed toppers and get everyone in the mood for an Easter party! These Easter bunny cake toppers can even be popped into a party gift bag!
Free cupcake-shaped card template
Use our free template to make this gorgeous little cupcake-shaped card. Complete the design with a touch of sparkle and a cupcake charm.
