Cardmaking Stamping & Papercraft No 29-2

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

Beginner MATERIALS Stamps: Memory Box CS2037F Blooming Sketch Border; Some ODD Girl Thank You Mae (set of 10) Card: Kaisercraft fern, cheddar Paper: watercolour Ink pads: StazOn jet black; VersaColor opera pink Colouring tools: Tombow markers; paintbrushes Embellishments: Francheville enamel dots – blue, red, yellow Adhesives: double-sided tape STEPS 1 Stamp Blooming Sketch Border along the bottom of watercolour paper 95mm x 140mm with jet black ink. 2 Watercolour these by scribbling the markers on a non-porous surface (such as a plate, acrylic block or non-stick craft mat), and picking up the colour with fine-tip paintbrushes – see the Tips for Watercolouring. 3 Once dry, layer the panel on cheddar card leaving a thin border, and folded fern card 210mm x 150mm with double-sided tape. 4 Stamp the Thanks to…

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Exercise Girls

MATERIALS FOR ALL CARDS Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Work Out (set of 10); My Favorite Things Simply Fab Sayings (set of 16) Card: Stampin’ Up! Bermuda bay, rich razzleberry, white Ink pads: Memento tuxedo black; Stampin’ Up! marina mist, daffodil delight, Bermuda bay Dies: Lawn Fawn stitched hillside borders; My Favorite Things simply stitched rectangles set #1 Stencils: Tim Holtz latticework, burlap; A rtistcellar water series – ripples; StencilGirl 6x6 circle ray Markers: assorted Copic and Stampin’ Up! Embellishments: clear rhinestones Tools: die-cutting machine, sponge Adhesive: double-sided tape, mounting tape Amazing METHOD 1 Die-cut the top and bottom of white card 100mm x 145mm using one of the stitched borders, making sure the stitch pattern is facing inwards. 2 Place the water ripples stencil on top and sponge marina mist…

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Junk’d Flowers

MATERIALS FOR ALL CARDS Stamps: Kaszazz 4788L It’s a Date (set of 13), 4784K Mini Messages Spring Moments (set of 9), 967LK Magnolia Large, 4551K Rambling Rose, 1718LK Cherry Blossom Large, 958LM Tulips & Music Card: Kaszazz white, black, ivory Paper: Kaszazz Rustic collection – map, chocolate, music coffee, script crackle Ink pads: Archival jet black; Distress Ink walnut stain; Ranger perfect medium Paint: Distress Paint picket fence, walnut stain, vintage photo, barn door, peeled paint, festival berries, dusty concord, seedless preserves Embossing powder: Ranger black Embellishments: Kaszazz lace flowers white, flower kit, star/heart clips, paper clips assorted Trims: Kaszazz alphabet/ticket washi tape, ¾in ivory lace, waxed twine neutrals Tools: Tim Holtz fine-tipped water brush, ink blending tool, non-stick craft sheet, paper distresser Adhesives: double-sided tape, mounting tape, three-dimensional medium, glue…

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Bridal Beauties

MATERIALS FOR ALL CARDS Pre-embossed cards: Nellie Snellen Pontura Card PONK018 wedding dress, PONK 011 bouquet – sold pre-cut and embossed with a mesh insert Stamps: JustRite Papercraft CR-03815 Large Fancy Sentiments (set of 18) Paper: assorted pink, green, white Ink pad: VersaFine onyx black Embellishments: Kaisercraft white pearls; Liquid Pearls white opal; fine clear glitter Punches: Nellie Snellen FLP027 floral small rose flower (set of 2); Martha Stewart medium branch pine Dies: Impression Obsession hydrangea set, leaf clusters; Heartfelt Creations blossom corner Die-cutting machine and tan mat Trim: thin pink satin, white organza Adhesives: glue pen Wedding Dress METHOD 1 Die-cut the blossom corner out of white card and affix it to the inside front cover of the pre-cut wedding dress card, so it shows through the mesh. 2…

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Stampers’ Challenge

Speckled Starfish BY TERESA ABAJO METHOD 1 Stamp Stampers Anonymous Nautical Blueprint starfish in the bottom right-hand corner of folded kraft card 300mm x 105mm using Archival watering can ink. 2 Splatter Dylusions white linen and vibrant turquoise spray ink over the card as shown. 3 Stamp the starfish again on white card, sponge the image and word using Distress Ink antique linen and tea dye, then fussy-cut them out. 4 Colour some gauze with Prima glistening waves bloom spray, trim it to create a border around the starfish, then affix all three pieces over the original image with double-sided tape. 5 Wrap twine twice around the top of the card and tie a knot to finish. The Stampers Anonymous Nautical Blueprint sets in this challenge were generously provided by…

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10 Quick Cards

MATERIALS FOR ALL CARDS Card: smooth white Collection: Cocoa Vanilla Studio 12x12 Sugar & Spice collection kit (includes patterned papers and cardstock accessory stickers) Embellishments: Cocoa Vanilla Studio Sugar & Spice wood veneer shapes Twine: blue, yellow, green Adhesives: double-sided tape, glue, mounting tape GENERAL METHOD 1 Fold 10, 200mm x 100mm pieces of white card in half for the card fronts – turning five to open at the side, and five at the bottom. 2 Cut 10, 100mm square pieces of Sugar & Spice paper and affix them to the card fronts using double-sided tape. 3 Wrap twine several times around three of these cards and tie large loopy bows on two, leaving the ends of the third loose for now. 4 Then cut 10 panels out of the…

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