October 2012
PROJECTS
Steampunk Blue, by Kate Crane
Kate combines gorgeous new Chocolate Baroque Steampunk stamps with a fresh bright blue palette.
Velvet Touch, by Kim Costello
Add depth and detail to your coloured images by combining markers with colouring pencils.
Painting with Powder, by Glenda Waterworth for Chocolate Baroque
Get more from your embossing powders with this stunning background technique.
Embossed Elegance, by Jean Franks Beck
Dry emboss with chipboard shapes to add dimension to your card designs.
Meandering Molly, by Louise Roache for Sir Stampalot
Louise uses punches to add a delightful decorative border to this pretty Molly Blooms card.
Bags of Charm, by Jean Hardy for Crafty Individuals
Explore TAP transfer paper and make Jean’s charming little gift bags.
Brooom, Brooom, by Laura Liddell
Go 3D with this quirky flying broomstick decoration.
Art de Fleur, by Helen Chilton
Combine oil pastels with colourful ink sprays to make these pretty floral card designs.
Magic Potion, by Carol Fox
Give an old glass bottle a gothic twist – great for Halloween decor.
Bits & Bobs, by Sarah Engels-Greer
Make the most of your leftovers with these beautiful cards made almost entirely from scraps.
Smile! by Gail Milburn
These lovely vintage-style cards from Gail are suitable for a whole range of occasions.
Kaleidoscope of Colour, by Kaz Hall
Make a fun gift box with a vibrant burst of Dylusions colour.
Get Connected, by Liesbeth Fidder
Display connected ATCs in style with Liesbeth’s lovely wall hanging.
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FEATURES
Stamping Contrasts
Four designers create gorgeous makes using IndigoBlu’s Hocus Pocus stamps.
Stamper of the Year Competition 2012
The sixth and final round of our fantastic competition is sponsored by Creative Expressions.
Stamper of the Year Second Round Results: Chocolate Baroque
Meet the winner and runners’-up in round two of our competition, sponsored by Chocolate Baroque.
Double Take: Packing Tape, by Sara Naumann
One product, two ways! This month, Sara shows you some very cool techniques using simple packing tape.
Free Stamp Makes
Pull-out-and-keep this month’s free cover stamp designs, featuring a handy all-occasion greeting.
Stamping for… Halloween, by Morag Cutts
Morag creates some fun but classy decorations for Halloween.
Masterclass: Texture Paste, by Trish Latimer
Texture paste is big news right now. Let Trish fill you in on some of the fabulous effects you can achieve with this textural medium.
Cut & Create
Your FREE template this month is a spooky selection of Halloween silhouettes.
REGULARS
First Impressions
Our monthly new products page, with lots of giveaways to tempt you.
Over to You
A showcase of inspirational work by our talented readers.
Subscribe to Craft Stamper
Check out our latest subscription offer featuring lovely Heartfelt Creations stamps.
Take a Peek
Find out what’s in store in next month’s issue, including a peek at your free greeting stamp, useful for a whole host of occasions.
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