Craft Stamper - December 2008

FEATURES

First Impressions
Find out about the latest new products for stampers, with plenty of giveaways to tempt you!

Free Stamp Makes
Loads of festive inspiration for your free Merry Christmas stamp.

Stamping Contrasts
We challenge four designers to get creative with Christmas tree stamps from TandaStamps.

Stamper's Stash Dash
This month's themed round-up features Christmas stamps with a contemporary feel.

Masterclass: Ultra Thick Embossing, by Dyan Reaveley
Dyan shows you some gorgeous techniques with ultra thick embossing powder.

News & Reviews
Our regular news feature includes blogs, websites, books and more.

Spotlight on a Stamper: Jean Hardy
Jean, one half of the Crafty Individuals team, talks to us about life in the craft business.




REGULARS

Readers' Gallery
Gorgeous stamped creations by our talented readers.

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

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What's On
Find out about events for stampers across the UK.

Giveaway coupon
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Take a Peek
Find out what's in store in next month's issue, including a peek at your free stamp designed by PaperArtsy!




PROJECTS

Rob and Rosie Robin, by Kay Carley
Create some delightful Christmas cards with Kay's shimmery background technique.

Clearly Christmas, by Jo Capper-Sandon
Use acetate to make some stunning and stylish Christmas cards.

Old Santa Baubles, by Helen Chilton
Create your own Christmas decorations with a traditional Victorian feel.

A Storybook Christmas, by Rachel Jackson
Rachel shows you a clever wax resist technique and some ideas for child-friendly yet sophisticated cards.

Egg and Nog Christmas Canvas, by Leandra Franich
Another technique-packed article from Leandra, using gorgeous new PaperArtsy Christmas stamps.

Seasons Greetings, by Lousette Ashton
Lousette brings you some great ideas for contemporary Christmas looks, including two really useful card templates.

Star Book, by Trish Latimer
Make a beautiful star book for Christmas, or any other occasion, with this step-by-step tutorial.

Not a Traditional Christmas, by Sue Roddis
These cards have a distinctly different look, plus a great idea for using up peel offs.

The Christmas Table, by Lucy Edmondson
Set your Christmas table in style!

Seasonal Altered book, by Gail Milburn
Alter a book using Christmas colours for a gorgeous and unique gift.

Twelve Days of Christmas, by Sharon Armstrong
Some easy to make cute Christmas cards featuring Penny Black characters.

Cardmaker's Yearbook, by Carole Cann
A lovely gift idea for you to make this Christmas.