Creative Cardmaking issue 10

Creative Cardmaking 10

The nights have really drawn in now, causing us to retreat to our craft rooms more in an attempt to escape the cold weather outside! The good news about being locked away in our own little craft world is that some of us have more or less completed our Christmas cards, but the bad news (for our bank balances anyway) is that now we want to try out lots of new materials and techniques.

For instance, on page 39 this month, Amanda Bateman and Craig Dougan show us how to create a watercoloured card from any photo. For those of us who’ve never been able to draw, the idea that we can take absolutely any photograph and turn it into a watercoloured masterpiece gets us champing at the bit to give it a go!

For all you stampers out there, turn to page 67 where Judith Hannington is let loose on a bottle of household bleach, with stunning results. Die-cutting fans should turn to page 54 where Sarah-Charlotte Peace from Ellison shows us some funky party invites made using the new Big Shot Express, and if you are looking for something that little bit different you can turn to page 31 for Amber Martin’s unusual family birthday cards and page 63 where you will find gorgeous circle cards.

The free papers this issue have been designed so that you can make all sorts of winter themed cards – from last-minute Christmas cards and party invites to general seasonal cards. For some great ideas on how to use the papers turn to page 12 for quick  and easy examples, or to page 16 for more advanced projects.