January 2012

FEATURES

Free Stamp Makes
This month’s free cover mount stamp is a charming cockerel designed for us by Rainbow Studios.

Stamping Contrasts
Our designers get patriotic this month with Pomp & Pageantry stamps from IndigoBlu.

Stamping for Scrapbookers, by Amanda Jones
Try stamping with Glimmer Mist for a different look, with Amanda’s fantastic tutorial.

Tick Tock
Our inspiration gallery is packed with projects featuring clocks and watches – perfect for the New Year.

Stamper of the Year Results!
The winners in this year’s competition revealed! Could it be you?

Sheena’s Stamping Solutions: Painted Acetate
Crafting expert Sheena shows you a beautiful background technique using acrylic paint on acetate.

Masterclass: Slide Mailers by Trish Latimer
Give your slide mailers a new lease of life with Trish’s clever 3D ideas.

Designer’s Palette, by Lousette Ashton
This month’s colour scheme is a soft monochrome palette in warm shades of brown.

Stamping with… Paisley, by Joanne Allison
Our regular feature looks at using common stamp types creatively. This month, Joanne makes stylish cards using paisley patterns.

Meet & Greet: Anneliese Bates
Find out more about the designers who make Craft Stamper magazine possible. This month we interview the super-talented Anneliese Bates.




REGULARS

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

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Over to You
A showcase of inspirational work by our talented readers, plus our Blog of the Month.

Cut & Create
Your FREE template this month is a handy pyramid box – just in time for those last minute Christmas gifts.

Take a Peek
Find out what’s in store in next month’s issue, including a peek at your gorgeous free heart stamp designed by Crafty Notions.

PROJECTS

Glorious Gothic Arches, by Helen Chilton
Combine chipboard arches with acetate to create Helen’s colourful home décor pieces.

Paint the Town, by Liesbeth Fidder
Try Liesbeth’s stunning but simple Distress Stain painting technique!

Faux Fur, by Judy Laing
Colour realistic-looking fur using pencils, in the first of two great tutorials from Judy.

Sticky Situation, by Riet van Zundert
Riet’s fantastically frugal glue resist technique literally costs pence!

Resolutions Recorded, by Kate Crane
Make it your new year’s resolution to take up art journaling, with inspiration from Kate.

Patch It Up!, by Lou Molesworth
Use up your scraps in this simple but pretty card by Lou.

Optical Illusion, by Carol Fox
Make Carol’s unique wearable stamping using optical lenses and resin.

French Fairy Folk, by Tracey Dutton
Grab your brayer and create Tracey’s charming and whimsical fairy cards.

Chunky ATC, by Paula Whittaker
Take your ATC makes into three dimensions with Paula’s fantastic chunky version.

Fun & Games, by Gail Milburn
Create Gail’s fun handmade domino set – a great last minute stocking filler!

Lavender’s Green, by Siobhan Brignull
Siobhan upcycles an old charity find into stunning storage.

Vintage Shrink, by Sara Naumann
Give your shrink plastic a new look with Sara’s pretty vintage technique.

Crazy for Colorwash, by Hels Sheridan
Hels shares another great Colorwash technique in this final instalment of her fabulous mini-series.