Winter 2007

Winter 2007

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Stampington Inspirations™ is a magazine for stampers featuring samples, techniques, projects, and ideas using Stampington & Company® stamps and accessories. Each issue is 68 to 84 pages and features the excellent full-color photography and design you've come to expect from Stampington & Company.

Check out the stamps and Art & Crafting Essentials featured in the Winter 2007 issue!

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Letter From the Editor

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An Abundance of Inspiration
Never before seen projects that were just too good to pass up!

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Possibilities
Inspiring projects highlighting:
Conga Heart Line (C8009)
Windswept (P2207)
Jewelry (G1016)
In Motion (M4725)
Cottontail (K5237)
Solstice (M4725)

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From the Heart
Handcrafted gift ideas that your friends and family will love.

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Creative Candy Boxes
This Valentine's Day, hold all these sweet treats in a festive candy box.

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Wallet Template
Step out in style with this fashionable wallet template that's a cinch to create.

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Imperial Cargo
Bring the exotic beauty of the Far-East into your craft room with Lynne Perrella's breathtaking line of stamps.

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Stamping with Acrylics
Revamp the way you stamp with the beautiful look of acrylic paint.

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Milk Jar Magic
Our artists show how these simply elegant milk jars are easy to decorate and make versatile containers.

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Zen Mobiles
Relax your living space with a mobile like the stunning creations our AOCs came up with.

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Impressive Memories
Great ideas from our artists for scrapbooking with rubber stamps.

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A Second Look
Take a peek at some of the extraordinary details seen in this issue.

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Index of Images

On the Cover...
Artwork by Maureen Blackman, who lives in West Sussex, England, graces the cover of this issue.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we had a stamping good time creating romantic projects that are easy to replicate. Simple stamping and color coordination is all it takes to make a memorable holiday project. Don’t waste money on expensive cards from the store when you can create your own masterpiece that will be cherished.

To help you make truly unforgettable Valentine impression, we present our how-to for cute candy boxes. These fancy creations can be filled with chocolate and other goodies for a classy presentation. Give an old standard a new twist by decorating your own candy box — the results will be sweeter than sugar!

It is no surprise that the Imperial Cargo line is a best seller! These wood mounted stamps offer an exciting array of exotic Asian images. Exquisitely designed by artist Lynne Perrella, each stamp captures the mysterious beauty of the East. Find out how easy it is to turn any project into an Oriental dream.

Mobiles are a traditional craft in Denmark, however anyone can try their hand at creating contemporary mobiles. These soothing projects add harmony and calming motion to any room or office. Capture the essence of kinetic form and function by creating your own Zen mobiles.