Cardmaking Stamping & Papercraft No. 24-1

Welcome to another exciting issue! We have plenty of tips and techniques to share this issue, including a special feature on Oxide Inks. This product seems to be everywhere lately, and crafters just can’t seem to get enough! Oxide inks are incredibly versatile and so fun to play with, so why not check out our contributors’ lovely projects and start experimenting! Stampin’ Up! have generously provided a few of our talented crafters with some of their latest products to try in the Stampers’ Challenge. We were blown away by their efforts and can’t wait to get our hands on the latest bits and pieces to recreate a few of the styles ourselves. As always, we love receiving emails about your cardmaking sessions and hearing all of your latest tips and tricks. If…

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxides Ink Pad - Fossilized Amber For more information, visit www.craftydivas.com.au STAMPIN’ UP! Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder For more information, visit www.stampinup.com SCRAPFX Bon Appetite Wordlet For more information, visit www.scrapfx.com.au MY MIND’S EYE Hey Mister - Mixed Bag Die-cuts with Copper Foil For more information, visit www.auntyverascrapandcraft.com.au KAISERCRAFT Basecoat 4 12x12 Scrapbook Paper - Abstract Art For more information, visit www.kaisercraft.com.au SCRAPFX Master Chef Wordlet For more information, visit www.scrapfx.com.au STAMPIN’ UP! Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush For more information, visit www.stampinup.com AZZA Texture stencil ‘Tree Texture’ For more information, visit www.azzaworld.com.au AZZA Silhouette Figures ‘Lace’ For more information, visit www.azzaworld.com.au KAISERCRAFT Decorative Die & Stamp - Pawsome For more information, visit www.craftydivas.com.au…

DARKROOM DOOR Eclectic Stamp - Snow Flakes For more information, visit www.darkroomdoor.com KAISERCRAFT KAISERmist Winter Grey For more information, visit www.kaisercraft.com ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS Winter Mittens Die by Joset Designs For more information, visit www.craftgiraffe.com.au LITTLE B Decorative Foil Tape 25mmX10m - Snowflake Silver For more information, visit www.craftydivas.com.au STAMPIN’ UP! Marina Mist Classic Stampin’ Pad For more information, visit www.stampinup.com SANTORO GORJUSS Tweed Rubber Stamp Set - The Winter’s Night For more information, visit www.auntyverascrapandcraft.com.au KAISERCRAFT Frosted Paper Pack with Bonus Sticker Sheet For more information, visit www.kaisercraft.com AMERICAN CRAFTS 12x12” Cardstock Pack Winter For more information, visit www.craftgiraffe.com.au…

MATERIALS FOR ALL CARDS • Stamps: Heartfelt Creations Classic Rose, Rose Vines and Sentiments • Cardstock: Bazzill Smooth White; Shimmer Cardstock • Colouring tools: Heartfelt Creations Stack’n’Store Daubers • Ink pads: Brilliance Pearlescent Coral; Versamagic Aloe Vera, Tea Leaves, Memento Canteloupe; VersaMark • Embossing Powder: Ranger Gold • Dies: Heartfelt Creations Classic Rose and Classic Rose Vines; Spellbinders Graceful Floral Lace; A2 Devine Eloquence • Embellishments: Pearls; Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder and Crystal Clear • Tools: Embossing and Die Cutting Machine, Heartfelt Creations Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit; heat gun • Adhesives: Clear glitter glue • Embossing Folders: Couture Creations Tied Together, Cuttlebug Anna Griffin Aviary, Crafters Companion Lattice Strip • Other: Foam squares Flower Making Tips 1 Use 230 to 250 gsm cardstock. 2 Mist lightly on the back of the petals with water to help break the fibres. This also makes the flowers…

MATERIALS FOR ALL CARDS • Stamps: Kaszazz Silhouette Heart Un-cut set; Kaszazz Silhouette wishes uncut set, Kaszazz Spring Party Borders; Kaszazz Mini messages – notes un-cut set • Cardstock: Kaszazz white A5 cardstock • Paper: Kaszazz Indigo Dreams Mosaic and Script; white • Ink pads: Archival inkpad – Cobalt • Punches: Kaszazz large butterfly; Kaszazz medium daisy • Embellishments: Kaszazz Sticky Bling Rhinestone Strips; Ice Stickles • Tools: Trimmer; pencil; eraser; ruler; scissors • Adhesives: Kaszazz Super Tape 6mm Stripes METHOD 1 Fold white A5 cardstock in half to form the card base. 2 Cut stripe side of Mosaic paper to 10cm x 14.3cm and attach to base. 3 Cut white paper to 8.5cm x 12.8cm and in portrait position, stamp heart border in centre 6.5cm up. To the left of this, stamp one heart border 4.5cm up, both hearts facing the same…

MATERIALS FOR ALL CARDS • Stamps: Avery Elle Peonies stamp set Card: Kaisercraft Card Base Paper: Crate Paper Wonder 6x6 paper pad • Dies: Avery Elle Peonies matching dies • Colouring tools: Copic markets YG61,YG63,YG67, YR00 YR61 and 0 blender • Embellishments: D-lish Scraps bow and doily; Craft Queen washi tape; Kraft shipping tag Simple Style METHOD 1 Cut a piece of the Crate Paper paper pad to fit the front of the card base. 2 Add two strips of washi tape as shown, making sure the ends run over the edges for a clean look. You can now attach this piece to your card base. 3 Stamp the Peonies on to some paper, stamping just two flowers and two leaves, then die cut out. 4 Arrange on the Kraft tag and add to the card base with the paper…