December 2011

FEATURES

Free Stamp Makes
This month’s free cover mount stamp is a charming, traditional-style reindeer stamp designed for us by The Stamp Man.

Stamping Contrasts
We’ve presented this month’s four designers with some super snowflake stamps from Imagine That…

Stamping for Scrapbookers, by Lisa Saunders
Lisa shows you how to stamp with paint for a totally different effect.

Letraset Competition
Five lucky readers will win brand new FlexMarkers from Letraset

Oh, Christmas Tree
Our designers pay homage to the humble Christmas tree in this month’s beautifully seasonal red, green and gold themed gallery.

Sheena’s Stamping Solutions, by Sheena Douglass
This month Sheena shares her hints on how to colour pearlescent card with our favourite Distress inks.

Stamping with… Houses, by Joanne Wardle
Joanne shows you some homely-looking cards with her how-to on house stamps.

Designer’s Palette, by Jean Franks Beck
It’s a snowy, wintery colour scheme from Jean this month, showcasing aqua blue, purple and silver.

Masterclass: Gesso by Helen Chilton
Get messo with gesso, in Helen’s terrifically tactile masterclass!

Cut & Create
We’ve got four FREE beautiful bauble templates for you this month – we do spoil you!

Meet & Greet: Kim Costello
Our very talented Kim Costello invites you into her stamping studio.




REGULARS

First Impressions
Have a browse over a cuppa at all the newest products from the stamping world, with giveaways galore!

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Over to You
See how our design team have inspired your fellow readers, in this month’s gallery.

Take a Peek
See what treats we’ve got in store for you in our peek at next month’s mag.

PROJECTS

Floating Flakes, by Trish Latimer
Follow Trish’s advice to gilding perfect snowflakes onto acetate, in this beautiful, silvery step-by-step.

Read All About It, by Jo Capper-Sandon
Try making Jo’s newspaper-based cards for a fresh yet frugal Christmas present.

Deep and Crisp and Even, by Liesbeth Fidder
Use UTEE to create a gorgeously shiny finish on these exquisite Christmas cards.

iPod Pod!, by Kim Costello
We bring you another great gift solution with Kim’s ingenious iPod carry-case.

Reader Submission: Dream, by Anne Mullan
Anne shares with you her beautifully intricate mixed-media fabric tag.

Seasonal Sentiments, by Rachel Greig
Yule be making Christmas cards with the greatest of ease with Darkroom Door’s clever Word Block stamps!

Turning Card-wheels, by Lousette Ashton
Give your stamping wheels a new lease of life with Lousettes's inspiring ideas.

Pretty Pendants, by Jean Hardy
Jean’s silver pendant kits make fabulous greetings-and-gifts in one, perfect for time-poor stampers.

Make it, Bake it!, by Judy Laing
Decorate a recipe card box and stamp some cute cards and dividers, in Judy’s gorgeous gift project.

Winter Wonderland, by Lou Molesworth
Make an alternative to the stable and manger this year with Lou’s cute little 3D woodland cabin.

Cheat Metal, by Joanne Allison
Emboss charming chipboard pendants and tree decorations that look just like the real thing!

Crazy for Colorwash, by Hels Sheridan
Part 2 of Hels’ brilliant mini series where she shows you the Faux Batik technique.