Cardmaking Stamping & Papercraft

Chock full with new and creative, crafty projects in every issue, this is the ultimate source of inspiration for papercraft and stamping enthusiasts everywhere.

1 Die, 4 Ways! • This month, we are looking at a range of great ways to use a balloon die-cut – as a stencil, a shaker, a semi-inlay and shimmering glitter embellishment. They’re all fun techniques to try and they’ll give you more bang for your buck!

Vintage Florals • These cards feature a beautiful collection of textures – including dry-embossing, lace, washi tape, twine and shiny gold buttons – to achieve an eclectic, vintage vibe.

10 Quick Cards • These cards are perfect for the animal-lovers in your life – use them for Valentine’s Day, birthdays or just because!

Valentine’s Day • Here’s a range of cute and fun Valentine’s to send to your loved ones this year …

New Releases • Keep up to date with all the latest stamps in our New Releases section.

New Products

Stitched Dies • Add that hand-sewn touch to your cards without a needle and thread! Here are a few of the latest stitched dies on the market …

Landscape Reflections • These beautiful, serene cards use an easy stamping technique to create reflections on the water.

Inspiration Board • Here’s the inside story on Pauline Laing’s cool artsy stamping project …

Stampers’ Challenge • These Doodle Buds flowers from WPlus9 can be used in so many ways – check out these gorgeous examples …

Our 5 Favourite Trends of 2015 • So many breathtaking cards have crossed our desk this year – covering a broad range of ideas, techniques and trends – so this issue we’re taking a look back at some of our favourites. They’re all as current now as when we first published them, and you’ll find plenty of products available to help, so if you haven’t tried them yet, now is the time!

Cardmaking on a Budget • Combine these glitter and cardstock die-cuts for a fun, inexpensive project. Plus, there will be leftovers to create more cards!

In the Spotlight

Sleigh Bunny • Combined assorted patterned papers from your stash with a few die-cuts to achieve these cute and quirky shaker cards.

Road Test • This issue, I’m putting the We R Memory Keepers Photo Sleeve Fuse tool to the test. The tip of this tool heats up to cut and fuse a trusty scrapbook page protector into pockets of any size and shape you like! Here are a few examples of how to adapt the tool for cardmaking, along with some helpful tips and advice.

Life of Birds • Colour your stamped images, then add multi coloured texture stamps over the top for a unique, artsy finish.

Pet Condolences • Loosing a pet can be difficult – send a friend your sympathies with delicate cards like these …

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