http://www.craftstamper.com/ Craft Stamper Latest Articles en-gb Copyright My Hobby Stored Limited - 2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/sites/21/images/website_images/lc.gif http://www.craftstamper.com/ http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/dawn-bibby-creations-by-dawn-bibby/25878 In the January issue, the new products from Dawn Bibby Creations come together to create fantastic Christmas cards with a dark edge. Discover the full article on pages 36-39 of the magazine. 01/12/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/magical-baubles-by-monika-januszewska-rosik/25877 In the January issue, Monika transformed a plain plastic bauble into a work of mixed media art! Check it out on pages 10-12 of the magazine! 01/12/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/january-2018-digital-downloads/25876 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 01/12/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/january-cover-star-emilia-sieradzan/25875 January's cover star is the beautifully iced house by the wonderfully talented Emilia Sieradzan. 01/12/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/snowflake-cracker-by-sarah-anderson/25874 Make Christmas more personal by creating your own unique crackers! 01/12/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/december-cover-star-julie-lee/25804 The star of the December cover is Julie Lee's striking Christmas ornament, created from an upcycled anchovy tin! 03/11/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/dirty-pour-by-sue-ralph/25802 Get messy with this fantastic technique to create beautiful marbled patterns with acrylic paints. 03/11/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/december-2017-digital-downloads/25805 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 03/11/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/o'-christmas-tree-by-kath-stewart/25803 In the December issue, Kath Stewart created beautiful rustic Christmas cards for our Card Art feature. Find out how she did it on pages 28-31 of the magazine. 03/11/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/november-2017-digital-downloads/25755 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 17/10/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/november-cover-star-anna-karin-evaldsson/25723 The star of the November cover is Anna-Karin Evaldsson's sensationally beautiful stray embossing powder project. 06/10/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/nailed-it-by-mark-gould/25722 In the November issue, Mark Gould used upholstery nails and wax with a wooden heart to craft a beautifully spooky Halloween project or maybe even an alternative Valentine?! 06/10/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/october-cover-star-carole-dion/25601 The star of the October cover is fabulously talented reader, Carole Dion, with her striking poppy tag design. 01/09/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/kingdom-of-rust--fran-westmoreland/25603 In the October issue, Fran Westmoreland used scrap materials and unusual ageing techniques to craft a unique shadowbox assemblage piece. 01/09/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/one-ink-pad-challenge--kath-stewart/25602 Achieve more cohesive designs by limiting yourself to just one colour. 01/09/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/october-2017-digital-downloads/25600 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 01/09/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/september-cover-star-tracy-scott/25508 The star of the September cover is Tracy Scott's wonderful reverse canvas assemblage piece. 04/08/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/a-day-at-the-beach-by-tracy-scott/25515 Tracy uses up some of her old scrap materials to craft a one-off reverse canvas assemblage! 04/08/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/september-2017-digital-downloads/25514 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 04/08/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/get-fossilized-by-tracey-evans/25513 In the September issue, Tracey Evans used Powertex products to crafts a stunningly dimensional canvas. 04/08/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/underwater-salvage-by-brenda-brown/25509 In the September issue, Brenda Brown combines handmade embellishments with ready-made dimensional elements to craft a thoughtfully assembled composition. 04/08/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/august-2017-digital-downloads/25403 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 11/07/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/august-cover-star-emma-godfrey/25385 The star of the August cover is Emma Godfrey's amazing affirmations book. 07/07/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/believe-you-can-by-tracy-evans/25384 In the August issue, Tracy Evans assembles a beautiful canvas board piece using a paint brush as her focal point. 07/07/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/fantastic-thermoplastic-by-helen-chilton/25375 In the August issue, Helen Chilton used Worbla Thermoplastic Modelling and Moulding Sheets to craft a stunning table arrangement. 07/07/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/july-2017-digital-downloads/25227 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 04/06/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/july-cover-star-monika-januszewska/25214 The star of the July cover is Monika Januszewska's gorgeous 3D Challenge make. 02/06/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/daydreamer-journal-by-tracy-easson/25216 In the July issue, Tracy Easson used textile scraps together with stamping and colouring to create a beautifully dreamy journal cover. 02/06/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/funky-junk-journal-by-jaine-drake/25215 In the July issue, Jaine Drake shows us her stunning junk journal, jam-packed with wonderful collaged imagery. 02/06/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/the-star-of-the-june-issue-is-anneke-de-clerck/25118 Anneke De Clerck's card design for Card Art is the June cover star. We just adored her bold use of neon colours, especially when combined with beautiful funky floral stamps! Check out the full feature on pages 14-16 of the magazine. 05/05/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/creativity-takes-courage-by-brenda-brown/25117 Brenda Brown crafted this sensational assemblage piece using vintage ideas and a fab rusting technique. Discover the full project in the June 2017 issue. 05/05/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/a-traveller's-journal-by-anne-redfern/25116 Anne Redfern created this stunningly rustic journal cover using the new Journal Cover Die by Eileen Hull for the June 2017 issue. 05/05/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/garden-fairies-by-christine-dark/25115 In the June issue, Christine Dark showed us how to create easy and incredibly effective natural scenery. 05/05/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/june-2017-digital-downloads/25114 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 05/05/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/may-cover-star-is-fran-westmoreland/25026 Fran Westmoreland is the cover star of the May issue of Craft Stamper. Here sensational book art piece blew us away! The carved away book pages give a totally new texture and dimension to the fantastic composition. Check out the full step-by-step tutorial on pages 6-9 of the magazine. 07/04/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/may-2017-digital-downloads/25032 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 07/04/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/masked-dress-card-by-shirley-bampton/25027 Shirley Bampton created this gorgeous retro dress design card for us for the May 2017 issue. 07/04/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/go-where-your-muse-takes-you-by-susanne-rose/25025 Susanne Rose uses her art journaling as a form of therapy by transporting her feelings and memories into her artwork. This project was featured in the May 2017 issue of Craft Stamper. 07/04/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/the-eye-of-wisdom/25017 In the May issue, John Glossop used Powertex materials to create fabulous faux stone effects. 07/04/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/gorgeous-mixed-media-panel-using-utee-by-anna-karin-evaldsson/24879 Using embossing powder in your mixed media art work is a fabulous way of gaining great texture, and shine! Anna Karin Evaldsson showed us a wonderful way of using UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) in this gorgeous mixed media panel. 06/03/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/ink-layering-technique-by-kitty-frampton/24878 Kitty Frampton shared this fabulous ink layering technique with us in the April issue of Craft Stamper Magazine. Using gorgeous Hunkydory flower stamps, Kitty used tone on tone ink shades to create a layered, almost 3D look to her cards! 06/03/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/brenda-brown-is-our-april-cover-star/24873 Her amazing assemblage is just gorgeous, a perfect project for Spring! 03/03/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/april-2017-digital-downloads/24869 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 28/02/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/floral-canvas--jo-firth-young/24769 Jo Firth Young has created this stunning floral canvas for the March 2017 issue of Craft Stamper Magazine. So bright, vibrant and cheerful, we love it! Check out the magazine to see a full pictorial step by step tutorial. 07/02/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/paradise-elephant--trish-latimer/24768 Trish Latimer used the Cardmaking Paradise Elephant template to create this fabulous assemblage! The template is available free to all readers, just check out the 3D challenge feature in the March 2017 issue of the magazine to find out how to get your hands on a copy! 07/02/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/bible-art--sarah-anderson/24764 Sarah Anderson showed us that you can use your regular Art Journalling techniques if you wanted to have a go at the latest on trend Mixed Media idea: Bible Art Journalling. 07/02/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/kassa-hayselden-is-the-cover-star-of-the-march-2017-issue/24758 Kassa Hayselden is the cover star of the March 2017 issue of Craft Stamper Magazine! Her simply amazing tag was created as part of the Stamping Contrasts feature, and is just full to bursting with wonderful layers and tonnes of colour! 06/02/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/march-2017-digital-downloads/24759 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 06/02/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/october-2016-digital-downloads/24708 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 21/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/november-2016-digital-downloads/24707 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 21/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/stamped-vase--helen-chilton/24661 Helen Chilton showed us that stamping looks stunning whatever the surface! She created this amazing stamped vase for the January 2017 issue of Craft Stamper. 10/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/getting-messy-with-mixed-media--georgie-connelly/24659 Georgie Connelly created this fabulous card using a wide variety of mixed media techniques. We love it! 10/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/colouring-using-watercolours-and-salt--riikka-kovasin/24652 Riikka Kovasin showed us how to create an amazing colouring technique using watercolours and salt! 09/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/gesso-techniques-with-tracy-evans/24649 Tracy Evans showed us that using the REVERSE of a canvas can be just as effective as using the front! 09/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/stunning-card-using-stamps-by-kico-stamps--irene-nijland/24651 Irene Nijland created this stunning card using stamps by KiCo Stamps 09/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/stunning-stamped-card-on-behalf-of-polkadoodles--lou-sims/24650 Lou Sims created this stunning stamped card on behalf of Polkadoodles for our February 2017 issue. 09/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/jenny-marples-is-our-january-cover-star/24648 The cover star of our January 2017 issue is Jenny Marples. 09/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/tree-assemblage--karen-hayselden/24647 Karen Hayselden created this wonderful tree assemblage using an MDF shape as a substrate. 09/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/altered-old-altoid-tin--sarah-anderson/24646 Sarah Anderson created this wonderful Assemblage by altering an old Altoid Tin 09/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/hand-drawn-elephan--deb-wainwright/24644 Deb Wainwright created this fabulous hand drawn elephant in her art journal 09/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/rustic-angel--brenda-brown/24611 Craft a wonderfully rustic and quirky Valentine's angel 02/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/creative-upcycling--georgina-ford/24610 Transform Christmas gift packaging into a great functional project! 02/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/rubberdance-art-stamps-is-the-cover-star-of-our-february-2017-issue/24612 Use Rubber Dance stamps to create fabulously quirky designs! 02/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/february-2017-digital-downloads/24609 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 02/01/2017 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/january-2017-digital-downloads/24604 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 28/12/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/december-digital-downloads/24396 Our digital images are available in a high quality PNG format. With a minimum dpi of 300, the images will not lose clarity when you size them up, and the PNG format means they have a transparent background, perfect for layering images, or for printing onto coloured or patterned papers! 24/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/colourful-inked-backgrounds-with-jaine-drake/24395 Here at Craft Stamper we just love the look of a bold design stamped onto a colourful background, just as Jaine Drake showed us in the October 2016 issue! Jaine created a wonderful inked background, then showcased the stunning Carabelle Studio designs wonderfully. 24/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/kay-carley-showcases-what-she-does-best/24394 In the June 2016 issue of Craft Stamper, Kay Carley showcased what she does best, beautiful stamped and coloured cards! 24/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/embossing-powder-with-marion-emberson/24391 In the December issue of Craft Stamper, Marion Emberson, talented WOW! Embossing Powders designer, created a stunning home decor piece, using embossing powders in a multitude of ways! We love using embossing powder in our Mixed Media work! 23/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/brenda-brown-shares-her-love-of-mixed-media/24390 In the October issue of Craft Stamper, Brenda Brown shared her love of Mixed Media with us! Brenda created a stunning canvas using DecoArt paints, mediums and misters. We loved it! 23/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/using-reinkers-to-dye-fabric/24389 In the November issue of Craft Stamper, Helen Chilton shared a wonderful tutorial, all about using reinkers to dye fabric. She then showed us how to stamp on the fabric, and use the resulting images to create a fabulous wall hanging! 23/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/inks-and-paints-with-anneke-de-clerck/24388 In the March issue of Craft Stamper, Anneke De Clerck shared a fabulous tutorial. She showed us how to layer paints over black cardstock, creating a fabulous effect full of depth and interest. 23/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/colouring-with-kim-costello/24364 Kim Costello is wonderful at colouring with alcohol markers, and in the August 2016 issue of Craft Stamper she shared an amazing tutorial on just this technique. Kim used her own brand of face stamps, and showed us just how to colour hair! 22/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/the-cover-star-of-the-craft-stamper-december-issue-is-tracy-evans/24355 Tracy created this stunning project, using a background technique involving a salad spinner! 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/tracy-scott-created-this-stunning-art-journal-page-for-craft-stamper/24350 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/claudia-neubacher-created-this-amazing-art-journal-page-for-us-using-brusho-pigment-powders-as-a-colourful-background/24351 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/karen-hayselden-colouring-tutorial/24360 Karen Hayselden is a colouring expert, and her bright, vibrant pieces of art are simply stunning! Here we are sharing a tutorial from the october 2016 issue of Craft Stamper. 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/the-cover-star-of-our-july-2016-issue-is-tracy-easson/24349 Tracy created this stunning framed pice as part of the Stamping Contrasts feature. We gave 3 designers the same set of stamps, by Lavinia designs. The results were stunning! 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/the-cover-star-of-our-august-2016-issue-is-riikka-kovasin/24347 Riikka created the Masterclass feature for us, showcasing five techniques using masking tape! 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/stunning-assemblage-using-a-house-shaped-shadow-box/24352 Talented designer Ingrid Vichova created this stunning assemblage using a house shaped shadow box by IndigoBlu. 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/gorgeous-house-assemblage-using-a-wooden-money-box-as-the-base/24353 Keren Baker created this gorgeous house assemblage for Craft Stamper, using a wooden money box as the base. 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/jenny-marples-created-this-stunning-canvas-for-the-june-2016-issue-of-craft-stamper/24354 Jenny used a wonderful technique using baby wipes, the ultimate in upcycling! 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/amazing-stamping/24356 Hermine Koster shared this gorgeous stamped card with us in the September issue of Craft Stamper magazine 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/chris-dark-created-this-gorgeous-stamped-card-as-part-of-the-october-issue-stamping-contrasts-feature/24357 All the designers were given the 'Pencils' stamp by Visible Image, and Chris used hers to make this stunning card! 21/11/2016 http://www.craftstamper.com/news/article/sweet-gifts/24343 A multifunctional tag using the free Katy Evans stamp from the November 2016 issue. 21/11/2016