April/May 2007

• Come see The NEW Stampers' Sampler!
• 100 pages of cards and projects for you to make with rubber stamps!
• New design includes articles, features, departments, resource guide and MORE!
• More than 250 samples in this issue
• Only $6.95 per issue in the U.S. and Canada

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Check out this issue's Tempting Template challenge and Deadline.

departments
2 Letter from the Editor

4 Mail Call — tell us how we’re doing.

6 Artful Calling Cards — embellished business cards by our readers.

8 Take Ten — great ideas for quick and easy cards in less than 10 minutes.

24 Editor's Pick — get the scoop on the latest, greatest products for crafters — hand picked by Jami.

40 Finders Keepers — found items that make great art.

41 Classic Sampler — uninterrupted pages of stamped samples.

75 Tempting Template — one in every issue! Pick your favorite and show us what you can do.

77 The Stampers' Creative Resource Guide — your source for great stamping products, services, new ideas and information.

89 On the Horizon — coming in our next issue.

91 Online Connections — shop at these fine stores on the web.

92 The Place to Be — conventions, fairs and excursions for stampers everywhere.

93 The Place to Create — classes, workshops and demonstrations around the globe.

94 We Challenge You — show us your stuff with these upcoming themes and stamping challenges

95 Submission Guidelines — how to get a free Stampers’ Sampler

96 The Finishing Touch — ideas for adding a final touch to your cards and projects

features
18 Fun Frames
Find out the buzz on this new project for artists of all ages.

19 Guest Artist
With a romantic vintage style, Suzette Thoeni impressed our judges to win the best in show.

25 Glass Slide Cards
Christine Baier is back with more of her amazing cards, check out her unique techniques.

28 Carin Andersson ATCs
Play with a full deck by taking Carin's class for quick and easy Artist Trading Cards.

32 Dream Houses
Join our model home tour, featuring the bets of the Tempting Template submissions.

34 Uplifting Gifting
Create a personalized package that will look as good as the gift itself.

36 Monochromatic Monograms
Utilize pages from an old favorite novel and create the perfect card for any book lover.

38 Benefit for Baby
The reader response to this challenge was so amazing we chose a few beauties for this introduction and you can find more in the Classic Sampler section.

Carin Andersson ATCs
With no rules and no limits other than size, learn how to play with a full deck by taking Carin’s class for quick and easy Artist Trading Cards.

Dream Houses
Join our model home tour, and check out these charming little houses featuring the best of the Tempting Template submissions sent in by artist Nancy Brones.

Monochromatic Monograms
Inspired by her love of books, artist Loretta D’Onofrio used pages from an old favorite novel to create cards perfect for any book lover.

Benefit for Baby
We challenged readers to design and embellish onesies to be donated to women’s shelters. The response to this challenge was amazing! Here are a few beauties –  you can find more in the Classic Sampler section.