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.

Watercolour Techniques • Watercolour is back on trend – here are three ways to achieve this look in your cardmaking …

Four Seasons • These four cards show the variations that can be achieved by switching out colours, embossing folders and the stamped scenes.

Sweet Roses • These cards are a great example of the stylish results that can be achieved when working with minimal supplies – like stamps, inks and a little cardstock.

Gold Accents • Add a little extra sparkle to your projects with gold – whether it’s with sequins, sprays, foil cardstock and papers or just good old gold embossing powder …

Light Bulbs • Shine a light on your cards with this latest trend – they’re a great unisex motif and with quirky sentiments to match, they’ll brighten anyone’s day!

A La Mode • A die-cut frame, textured white card and wood veneer accents create a lovely neutral setting for these beautiful, vivid papers and stamps.

Wood-grain backgrounds • This technique is freehand and very easy to replicate even if you can’t draw. Wood grain isn’t symmetrical or even, so the more haphazard you are the better the outcome … try it!

SPRAYS & STENCILS • This month we thought we’d put the focus on spray inks and stencils. There are so many ways to use these in your cardmaking, whether your style is clean and simple, pretty, vintage or artsy!

Cardmaking on a Budget • There are a bunch of wreaths on the 12x12 paper used here – with such a beautiful colour scheme and detailed design, you hardly need to add anything else!

Ikat Style • Ikat patterns are a striking way to jazz up a card – here are four ideas …

Embossing Folders • We love our stash of embossing folders – here are some tips and tricks for working with them.

12 Quick Cards • Channel the feeling of a tropical holiday with these great cards. They look super-detailed, but can actually be made quickly with just a few steps.

Polka Dot Party • These pretty cards can be used for all sorts of occasions and comprise myriad fun embellishments!

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