October 2009

FEATURES & REGULARS

Free Stamp Makes
This month’s free cover mount is a gorgeous Geisha stamp, designed especially for Craft Stamper by Hobby Art.

First Impressions
Our monthly new products page, with lots of giveaways to tempt you.

Stamping Contrasts
This month we sent four designers a set of super cute Hero Arts Russian Doll stamps, courtesy of Sir Stampalot.

Over to You...
A new feature dedicated to our talented readers.

Focus On... Trees
This month’s stamp page looks at tree stamps.

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NEW! Designer Challenge
We introduce the Ready, Steady, Stamp challenge, which will cycle alongside our Sketch Challenge and a further new challenge coming next issue.

Trade It!
A selection of entries in our monthly ATC swap – this month our theme is Trees.

Featured Artist: Sija Teijgeler
This month we talk to amazing art stamper Sija.

What’s On
Find out about events for crafters across the UK.

Giveaway Coupon
Fill it in – and you could win!

Take a Peek
Find out what’s in store in next month’s issue, including a peek at your free Blade Rubber tag and border stamp.

PROJECTS

Steampunk Rose, by Jema Hewitt
Jema creates stunning polymer clay pieces in popular Steampunk style.

Picture Perfect, by Jean Hardy
Jean uses mixed media collage techniques to create some stunning postcards.

Magic Card, by Carole Cann
Make a clever, interactive image reveal card, with help from Carole.

Patchwork Grunge Bag, by Anneliese Bates
Anneliese shows you how to make your own unique handbag from Grungepaper!

Branching Out, by Jo Capper-Sandon
Jo shows you an inexpensive but stunning technique using real leaves.

Singing Birds, by Helen Chilton
Try your hand at stamping on ceramic tiles, with Helen’s fabulous home decor ideas.

Baby Blues, by Lousette Ashton
Lousette shows you some great ideas for baby cards using super cute elephant stamps.

Fantastic Shrink Plastic, by Kay Carley
Kay show you how to create beautiful card embellishments using the intaglio technique with shrink plastic.

Provençal Dolls, by Rachel Jackson
Rachel shows you some fabulous cards made with popular paper doll stamps.

In Close Up: Fairytale Carousel, by Deby Redfearn
Take a closer look at Deby’s amazing handmade carousel.

Caught In Crystal, by Trish Latimer
Trish combines the Caught in Crystal technique with acetate, with striking results.

Masterclass: Claudine Hellmuth Paints, by Kate Crane
Kate shows you four fabulous techniques for creating painted backgrounds.

Accordian Card Gift Set, by Debi Hammons
Debi shows you how to make a simple but fabulous set of gift cards for someone special.

Start Stamping, by Isabelle Norris
This month our regular feature for beginners looks at StazOn ink and stamping onto acetate.

Autumn Grids, by Isabelle Norris
Isabelle puts a modern twist on the grid card, with beautiful results.