Cardmaker Of The Year 2021 - Ten Years of Winners

Ingrid Vichova

Ingrid Vichova is our mixed-media queen! Known for her shabby chic style and advanced techniques, Ingrid doesn't shy away from a pop of colour and you can expect to learn something new with her step-by-step tutorials.

Claire Rhodes-Brandon

Claire won her title back in 2015 and is a proud member of the Tonic Studios Design Team! Claire's super talent is showcasing the versatility of dies to squeeze as much inspiration out of it as possible! Claire also loves floral designs and regularly uploads her makes to her personal blog.

Trudie Howard

These are the stunning projects that won Trudie her crown! The judges were absolutely blown away by Trudie's amazing colouring skills and her Graphic 45 mini photo album, which had impeccable attention to detail!

Kim Dellow

Kim Dellow has been creating cards and sharing her mixed-media and art talents for years and is a regular fixture in all of the papercrafting magazines! On her own channels, Kim often experiments with a wide range of media and is the artist to follow when it comes to art journaling!

Mel Jess

Mell Jess is a paper folding extraordinaire, here are just a few of her amazing templated creations - the sky is the limit when it comes to Mel's crafting! Mel is Harry Potter obsessed and loves to bring literature into her makes when she can!

Sandra Rayner

Sandra Rayner became part of the Papercraft Magazines Design Team after winning back in 2016, and is known for her amazing traditional designs and off-the-page projects! You can see lots of her stunning die-cutting projects inside Die-cutting Essentials magazine.

Sandi Norton

This is an image of Sandi's winning projects - the judges loved how varied Sandi's projects were, which showcased her versatility, a big plus for joining the Papercraft Magazines Design Team!

Sarah Jane Smallwood-Smith

Sarah Jane's entries into the competition were beautifully layered with so many bling-tastic embellishments and details! Each project boasts so many techniques including heat-embossing, vellum flowers, colouring and die-cutting!

Helen Griffin

Helen Griffin won her title in 2016 and has since gone on to create her own range of craft products - Simply Made Crafts! Helen is a CraftWorld Expert and is always on hand to share her latest inspiration - here are just a few of her amazing ranges. CLICK HERE to see Helen's expert page.

Sarah Gray

Sarah Gray was another outstanding winner who has since gone on to create her own range of craft products under the name Funky Fossil! Sarah is no stranger to mixed-media techniques and loves to create texture and colour within her projects! CLICK HERE to see Sarah's expert page.

There you have it, some amazing inspiration to consider for your entries! Click on the image below to find out everything you need to know about this year's competition!