August Issue Out Now!

The August issue of Craft Stamper magazine is now out!

Another fabby issue. There are some really original techniques and creations this month. Paula Whittaker shares a wonderful technique, which the team here have never seen before, where she uses highlighter pens to create some gorgeous backgrounds. Trish Latimer has made the cutest art dolls, Liesbeth demonstrates a very classy vintage image transfer technique and Kim Costello creates a rather spectacular 3D top hat (you can get the template here).

The free stamp this month really is a must-have - a really lovely butterfly from IndigoBlu. Watch out for a new Linky soon so you can share your free stamp makes with us.

There are some awesome giveaways too! A whole heap of PaperArtsy stamps and the distinctive new Steampunk stamp sets by Chocolate Baroque are up for grabs, amongst other yummy goodies. Enter the giveaways online here.

We hope you find plenty of inspiration inside!

Submission Call!

We know that many of your enjoy seeing your work in print in (hopefully!) your favourite magazine. We are presently looking for more Reader Submissions (the one page submissions rather than Over to You items). So if you have a fantastic technique idea, an original design, or you've just made something stunning do get in touch!

Initially we would like to receive your submissions by email, so photograph your project and email a picture to cs@traplet.com (don't worry about the photo quality - as long as we can see what it is that's OK!). Include a brief description of the piece, especially it has any special features or techniques used which may not be obvious from the photograph. Note that all submissions must include stamping in some form and remember that if you are successful you will need to send your project to us for photography. For this section of the magazine we do ask for previously unpublished work please.

We can't wait to see what you send us!

(PS: Over to you is open for magazine-inspired submissions as normal, email overtoyou@traplet.com)

(Please note that due to the volume of emails we receive, we regret that we cannot reply to your submissions individually. If you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your project please assume that you have not been selected on this occasion. Please remember we only choose one project a month, so if you are not successful, do try again!)

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!