Creative Stamping 147 on sale 24th April 2025

We’re looking to the skies with this issue’s stamp set, which features a stunning hot-air balloon collage design from Crafty Individuals. The sky’s the limit with creative possibilities, with the set featuring a tempting array of flight-related images, uplifting sentiments and positive messages. In addition to this download no less than 100 colour sentiments and 35 scenic backgrounds to use with your stamps!

Your creative inspiration starts with techniques to make your own sky backgrounds with different mediums. Try our over-the-edge stamping ideas and creative card shapes or discover how to use the downloads with your stamps, in our perfect paper feature.

Add a metallic look to your makes with our clever ideas and create rainbow cards in our take one stamp feature. Last but by no means least, we have striking masculine makes for all occasions

Stretch your skills with our technique features. This issue’s masterclass shows you how to colour texture paste with pigment powders – both a game-changer and a fantastic money-saving idea! Beginners will love our pencil colouring guide, and if you fancy a bit of mixed media, Lou Collins is on hand with a must-try air-dry clay stamping ideas using her latest TEXT{ures} release, plus we have the latest products from Made To Surprise, Crafter’s Companion, Jamie Rodgers and more!

Happy stamping!
Nicky

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