November 2011
PROJECT
Surprise Me!, by Jean Franks Beck
Add a little surprise to your next creation with Jean’s inventive interactive makes.
Crinkled Ink, by Jo Capper-Sandon
Make Jo’s gorgeously textural backgrounds using an old plastic bag!
Tags Transformed, by Helen Chilton
Tags, but not as you know them! Check out Helen’s clever and creative ideas.
Creative Kick-starts, by Rachel Jackson
Rachel shares her own personal methods for kick-starting that creativity when motivation is lacking.
Through a Frosted Window, by Joanne Allison
Joanne’s beautiful glittery window card is perfect for Christmas and winter birthdays.
Cap It Off, by Liesbeth Fidder
Revisit bottle caps with Liesbeth’s pretty projects.
Roll With It!, by Riet van Zundert
Try out these gorgeous yet inexpensive brayering ideas from Riet.
Flying Free, by Elaine Hughes
Add a touch of fairy magic to your cards with Elaine’s interactive ideas.
All Stitched Up, by Gail Milburn
Gail shows you how to add extra texture to your stamping with stitching.
Reader Submission: Mad Cat Woman, by Lisa Mason
We love reader Lisa’s colourful and quirky Stampotique wall hanging.
Re-inker Remix, by Paula Whittaker
Make Paula’s stunning backgrounds with re-inkers and craft glue!
Crazy for Colorwash, by Hels Sheridan
Get more from Colorwash sprays with this first instalment in Hels’ fabulous new mini series.
REGULARS
First Impressions
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Subscribe to Craft Stamper
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NEW! Over to You
A showcase of inspirational work by our talented readers, plus our Blog of the Month.
Take a Peek
Find out what’s in store in next month’s issue (December), including a peek at your gorgeous free stamp designed by Jill Tuck of The Stamp Man. Pre-order your copy now...
FEATURES
Free Stamp Makes
This month’s free cover mount stamp is a quirky and fun face designed especially for us by Crafty Notions.
PaperArtsy Competition
Win stunning new Hot Picks stamps worth over £180!
Stamping Contrasts
In preparation for the coming Christmas season, this month we asked four designers to work with lovely vintage Snow Day stamps from Creative Expressions.
Stamping for Scrapbookers, by Michelle Jackson - Mogford
In our regular feature, Michelle makes a stunning painted background using a twist on the glue resist technique.
Word Up!
Our new inspiration gallery is packed with projects where the words take centre stage.
Designer’s Palette, by Chrissie Stokes
This regular feature looks at combining colours effectively in your stamped projects.
Sheena’s Stamping Solutions: Candle Stamping
Crafting expert Sheena creates a beautiful stamped and painted candle.
Masterclass: Brayering by Kim Costello
Kim shares four fantastic techniques to help you get more from your trusty brayer.
NEW! Cut & Create
Your FREE template this month is a gorgeous bunting flag.
Stamping with… Circles, by Trish Latimer
Our regular feature looks at using common stamp types creatively. This month, Trish uses circles to make some fresh and colourful cards.
Meet & Greet
Find out more about the designers who make Craft Stamper magazine possible. This month we interview clean–and– simple queen Lousette Ashton
