The Creative Guide to Cardmaking - Digital Book

Whether you’re a beginner or well on your way in your crafting journey, this 132-page book is designed to inspire and elevate your skills, whilst bringing you new techniques and ideas using items you already have in your stash or home. Throughout this book, we’re going to look at fi ve key areas to unlock your creativity to produce stunning projects and gifts for you and your loved ones.

Up first is Inking. From beginner-friendly methods to more intermediate ideas we’ll explore the art of creating your own watercolours and using masterboard techniques to produce truly unique projects. Explore faux acrylic pouring, where you can achieve mesmerizing patterns without the mess. Want to ghost stamp like a pro? We’ve got you covered! And for those who enjoy intricate detailing, learn the magic of trapped inking for depth and dimension.

For our Colouring enthusiasts, we delve into character stamping and how to bring them to life with light and shadow. Whether you’re working on whimsical figures or delicate florals, we’ll show you how to achieve depth and tone that would impress even the Royal Horticultural Society.

Lettering brings a personal touch to any project, and in this issue, we encourage you to pair a well-loved image with your own tailor-made script. From personalised cards to home décor and gifts, we’ll show you how to make a bold, heartfelt statement with hand-drawn typography.

We haven’t forgotten our Mixed-Media lovers. Our industry professionals have prepared easy, step-by-step guides to help you create texture, upcycle household items and design heirloom pieces that are sure to be cherished for generations. These projects will show you how to bring new life to everyday objects while infusing your creations with a personal touch.

And don’t miss our Creative Ideas section, where we focus on using what you already have in your crafting stash. We love a bit of ‘kitchen sink crafting’, and we’ll show you how to take items from around the heart of your home and transform them into stunning backgrounds and focal points for all-occasion cards.