This is an invaluable resource of 100 incredible ways for rubber stampers to create great cards and keepsake gifts for every occasion. Each of the 25 chapters focuses on a key technique or material, then features a range of four inspiring step-by-step card designs incorporating that theme. Discover favourite techniques such as heat embossing and brayering, along with exciting new trends, including scrapbooking and hand-carved stamps. With 100 handy tips, one for each project, clear colour photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions you'll soon be on your way to perfect stamping every time!

Table of Contents

Introduction; Stamps and Inks; Card and Paper; Equipment and Tools; Basic Paper Techniques; 25 PROJECT CHAPTERS; 1. Pens; 2. Adding Colour; 3. Chalks & Perfect Pearls; 4. Shadow Stamps; 5. Embossing; 6. Deep Embossing; 7. Clay; 8. Sponging; 9. Unusual Backgrounds; 10. Masking; 11. Decoupage; 12. Vellum; 13. Direct to Paper; 14. Bleaching; 15. Brayering; 16. Shrink Plastic; 17. Acetate/Glass; 18. Metal/Fun foam; 19. Wood-style Stones; 20. Fabric Stamping; 21. Punches/Dies; 22. Shaped Cards; 23. Collage; 24. Scrapbooking; 25. Making a Stamp; Templates; Suppliers; Product Details; Index.

About the Author

Francoise Read has been stamping for over 12 years. She is a prolific craft designer, creating ranges for Paper Adventures, Woodware and Card Creations. Francoise writes and creates for various magazines including Crafts Beautiful and Practical Crafts. Francoise lives in Reading, Berkshire.