Cardmaking Stamping & Papercraft No. 23-1

We would firstly like to sincerely thank the previous editor Emily McQueen and the team for all their passion and hard work that they put into the previous issues of Cardmaking, Stamping and Papercraft. They have certainly set a very high standard and we endeavour to continue in the same fashion. We are very excited to still have Jane Clark as the Technical Editor on board and warmly welcome our Editor At Large Ellen Driscoll. Woodlands Publishing looks forward to presenting future issues, it will still be jammed packed with your favourite contributors showcasing their amazing talents and inspiration! We especially look forward to hearing from you, our readers! In this issue you will discover the fun of Scratch Art in The Classroom with Jane, a cute Stampers’ Challenge with…

GRAPHIC 45 Safari Adventure 8x8in paper pad. Available from Aunty Vera Scrap and Craft, visit www.auntyverascrapandcraft.com.au CRAFTER’S COMPANIONS Downtown Abbey wooden frames. Available from Fat Cats Card Corner, phone (07) 4638 3709 or visit www.fatcatscardcorner.com.au WAFFLE FLOWER Up and Running dye ink pads - Chirp Chirp, Happy Go Lucky, Peace of Mind, My Pleasure, You Said What, Coffee Loves Milk, Oh Happy Day, New Fish In Pond, Daydreaming, Like a Pro, Safe Choice, and Tickled Pink. For stockist, visit www.waffleflower.com COPIC Gasenfude nylon brush pen is made of water based pigment ink, it will not bleed with Copic markers. Rich and solid black ink provides amazing shading effect in your sketches, mangas and caricatures. For stockist, visit www.copic.com TIM HOLTZ Alcohol ink Summer set contains citrus, clover and raspberry inks…

NEWTON’S NOOK DESIGNS Delightful Doxies set of 14. Visit www.newtonsnookdesigns.com PRIMA MARKETING Madison wooden mixed media doll. For stockist, visit www.primamarketinginc.com AUTHENTIQUE Playful 12x12in collection kit. For stockist, visit www.authentique.com LAWN FAWN YAY, Kites! Stamp set with matching dies, set of 24. For stockist, visit www.lawnfawn.com PAPER SMOOCHES Kite wise die. For stockist, visit www.papersmooches.com STAMPENDOUS Hopper High House Mouse, Hoppy Moments House Mouse set of 15. For stockist, visit www.stampemdous.com TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS Sky High Kit dies. Available from Fat Cats Card Corner, phone (07) 4638 3709 or visit www.fatcatscardcorner.com.au CRATE PAPER Poolside stand-out stickers. For stockist, visit www.cratepaper.com AVERY ELLE More Stories stamp set of 34. For stockist, visit www.averyelle.com…

Everyone loves a little mystery, so why not use this scratch art technique on your cards, it’s a great way to reveal hidden messages or unveil colourful tones. Grab your paints, card, quick laminate and some dishwashing liquid and let’s get started! Silver Scratch Card Use silver metallic paint over your sentiment to replicate Instant Scratchies MATERIALS • Stamps: Memory Box set of 21; sentiments of your choice • Card: X-Press It blending; cream, white • Paper: woodgrain stripes • Quick Laminate • Ink pads: StazOn jet black; Memento tuxedo black • Copic markers • Silver paint • Dishwashing liquid • Embellishments: Pretty Pink Posh small clear sequins; wood circle and cream heart enamel dots; string, lilac paper flower, green wire • Tools: Spellbinders standard circle dies; paint brush •…

MATERIALS FOR ALL CARDS • Stamps: Altenew Super Script set of 14 • Card: white leatherett, grey, coral, black, basic white; Arches cold pressed watercolour paper • Ink: Archival jet black • Pen: Pilot permanent writer black • Surfaces: X-Press It mixed media squares • Dies: My Favorite Things pierced squares, pierces circles, leafy greenery; Altenew super script • Embellishments: buttons, black sequins • Colouring tools: Shimmerz Creameez - sage it isn’t so, thunder storm, boggie boardin blue, daffodil, just peachie, strawberry fields, Shimmerz Texturez - crushed coral, tidy widy • Stencil: Scrap FX random dots • Adhesives: X-Press It clear gel glue, 6mm double-sided tape, 6mm mounting tape • Tools: Die-cutting machine, acrylic block, watercolour brushes, spatula. Awesome METHOD 1 Apply a wash of Shimmerx Creameez thunder storm over…

Big Shot Plus Machine (660020) The versatile Big Shot™ Plus Machine can be used for cutting everything from paper and cardstock to leather, chipboard, foam and fabric for use in bespoke cardmaking, papercrafting, clothing embellishment, home décor, patchwork, appliqué and much more. The Sizzix® Big Shot™ Plus Machine offers users a versatile, easy to use and affordable multipurpose creative system. The machine has been expertly designed to cut and emboss for creating unlimited inspirational projects Snap Happy (661292) The Framelits™ technology of these dies allow you to position your card and paper accurately and are perfect for adding a vintage Polaroid style to photographs. With space to add dates or comments, it makes it easy to document those special moments. Delicate Letters #2 (661041) These Thinlits™ letters provide a great…