Free Stamp Fun - July 2012 Issue

We thought we would try a new monthly blog feature all about our free cover stamps. We know lots of you make beautiful creations with the stamps and we thought it would be lovely for blogging readers to be able to share their makes with each other via the Craft Stamper blog.

Artwork by Gail Milburn

This month’s stamp is a fabulous pair of bunting flags designed for us by Stamposaurus – great for the summer party season!

July Free Stamp by Stamposaurus

Link up below to show us what you made with your bunting. We can’t wait to see your fab creations and when the gallery closes we'll pick a favourite to feature on our blog.

For more information about Stamposaurus visit their website at www.stamposaurus.co.uk

Stamper of the Year Competition: Round 3

Time for round three...of Stamper of the Year!

Round three of the competition is sponsored by Imagination Crafts and to enter you need to make one item using an Imagination Crafts product - how easy is that? Imagination Crafts have an amazing range of goodies. Plenty of stamps to choose from but also paints, stencil pastes, inks and more.

Full details of how to enter are in the latest issue of the magazine. This round of the competition closes on 31st July 2012. Can't wait to see your designs!

(Don't forget there is still time to enter Round Two, sponsored by Chocolate Baroque - closes 30 June).

The New Craft Stamper out on Friday

Let me introduce myself. I am Laura Liddell, the new Editorial Assistant for Craft Stamper. I have much to learn and get my head around, but so far so good.

So for the new issue....
What could be better than some bunting for the free stamp this month designed by Stamposaurus. Just stamp these onto patterned paper and make your own glorious bunting for the Queen's Jubilee, as well as  many of your summer creations.

As ever the issue is packed with wonderful makes, useful tips and mouthwatering colours. Kate Crane's Deli-cious book; Gail Milburn's small canvas with her own unique twist; the multi medium tutorial by Hels Sheridan; a fab fresh colourway by Trish Latimer with her Fran.tage tutorial and Paula Whittaker's fresh twist on New Home cards.

These are just a few of the items that are featured this month. It is so lush and I am sitting her drooling over everything.

SOTY - Round 2!

Ding, Ding - time for Round Two!

Round two of the competition is sponsored by Chocolate Baroque and to enter you need to make one item using a Chocolate Baroque product - how easy is that? Glenda has some really lush new designs, so why not treat yourself to something to use for your competition entry? (Any excuse to shop is good as far as I am concerned!)

Full details of how to enter are in the latest issue of the magazine (and more details of the new format are in the post below). This round of the competition closes on 30th June 2012. Can't wait to see your designs!

(Don't forget there is still time to enter Round One, sponsored by PaperArtsy  - closes 31 May).

Stamper of the Year 2012!

Have you seen our brand new format Stamper of the Year Competition for 2012?

This all new competition runs over six months and there are some amazing prizes up for grabs. In the new format you'll have six chances to win, and each of our six winners will then fight it out to be Stamper of the Year and scoop a bumper prize package.

Round One is sponsored by PaperArtsy and to enter you need to make one item using a PaperArtsy product - how easy is that? I can't imagine there are many readers who don't have any PaperArtsy stamps in their stash! Or what about making with the lush Fresco Finish paints? Or PaperArtsy dies?

Full details of how to enter are in the latest issue of the magazine (p29). This first round of the competition closes on 31st May. Good luck!

Vacancy - Editorial Assitant - Craft Stamper

Editorial Assistant – Craft Stamper magazine
Part time: 2.5 days per week (flexible working possible)
Based in: Malvern, Worcestershire

Applications are invited for the post of Editorial Assistant, Craft Stamper magazine. We are looking for someone with excellent time management and organisational skills, combined with a passion for rubber stamping. Applicants must also have an excellent command of written English, great attention to detail and the ability to cope with a pressured, deadline-driven work environment.

Only applications from persons with a genuine interest in stamping can be considered, as product knowledge is essential to the job role. 

The job is in-house, based in our offices in Malvern, Worcestershire. We regret we cannot consider home working for this position.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to katy.fox@traplet.com

A Challenge in memory of a very special person

On the cover of our February issue we featured a stamp designed by the wonderful Sarah Lawrence, who since designing the stamp has very sadly passed away. In a fitting tribute, the challenge on The Cupboard Trilogy blog this month is to use Sarah's pretty heart stamp to create a project.

The heart is really versatile so no excuse for not having a go! If you don't like hearts have a go at creating the flower Sarah demonstrated in her makes for the free stamp article.

Pop on over to The Cupboard Trilogy blog to share the love! The challenge closes 10th March so plenty of time still to make something. Craft Stamper will top up the prize fund by adding a £20 goody bag, so get creating today!