Janaury 2017 Magazine Freebies

Die-cutting Essentials

Die-Cutting Essentials is Britain's No.1 die-cutting and embossing magazine. It's packed full of the newest techniques, products and inspiring ideas, and each issue comes with an exclusive free die and is released monthly at £9.99.

In issue 20 comes with a FREE Butterfly Wishes nesting dies and coordinating stamps and you will find 132 tips & tricks to inspire you. In this lovely issue, you get a brilliant Butterfly die and stamp set free, just in time for spring. There is also some lovely papers to download.

Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine

Simply Cards & Papercraft is a UK papercraft magazine, offering quality cards for every occasion. It’s packed full of the newest techniques, products and inspiring ideas. Their talented Design Team – which includes many well-respected names from the world of papercraft – strives to always provide an outstanding mix of cardmaking and papercraft projects. This magazine retail at £5.99 and also comes with a high-quality free gift worth at least £5.

Simply Cards & Papercraft 159 - FREE Time for Tea teacup die and stamp set!  Simply Cards & Papercraft 159 comes complete with the exclusive Time for Tea teacup die and stamp set. Use the die and stamp set together or separately to create cards to celebrate a variety of occasions

Papercraft Essentials magazine

Papercraft Essentials is packed with fun cards you can make in an evening!  With the emphasis on cute and traditional styles, the magazine combines quick makes for beginners with more in-depth projects for intermediate and advanced crafters. Every occasion is covered throughout the year, so there’s something for everyone each month and you’re sure to find inspiration for your latest makes, whether it’s a quick decoupage creation or a more complicated heat-embossed design!.  The popular Cut Out & Keep pullout in the centre of the magazine showcases the latest products from the UK’s hottest brands, while the Masterclass and other regular features guide you step by step through the best techniques. Each issue also features the latest craft news, galleries featuring our readers’ creations and shopping guides, plus giveaways and competitions giving you the chance to win fabulous goodies as well as tickets to craft shows around the UK.

Every issue comes with free crafty gifts worth at least £6, and the talented Design Team show you how to make the most of them inside the magazine. This magazine sell for £5.99

Papercraft Essentials 142 Includes FREE Perfect Panda embossing folder & stamp set and is some my creations before the ever so popular videos.

Creative Stamping 39

FREE Truly Scrumptious stamp set!

Creative Stamping 39 comes complete with the free Truly Scrumptious stamp set featuring 36 exclusive designs! This set is guaranteed to add a sweet finishing touch to your projects for all occasions. 

- See more at: http://www.moremags.com/new-releases/issue39-creative-stamping#sthash.9QUUKQtw.dpuf

 

Creative Stamping 

Creative Stamping is a UK’s stamping magazine and it's packed full of the newest techniques, products and inspiring ideas, and each issue comes with an exclusive A4 stamp set worth £20! Retailing at £7.99

Creative Stamping 39 comes complete with the free Truly Scrumptious stamp set featuring 36 exclusive designs! This set is guaranteed to add a sweet finishing touch to your projects for all occasions.

Maternity leave card

Simply Cards & Papercraft 156 FREE Let it Snow embossing folder, die and stamp set!

Simply Cards & Papercraft 156 comes complete with the amazing Let it Snow embossing folder, die and stamp set! The elements work perfectly together as well as separately to cater for all-occasion cards for the season.

Here is some of my cards using this freebie:

I used a Creative Dies, Let it Snow sentiment die, for my message.

I used IO mini snowflakes die as well as Tattered lace mini flourish die and some butterfly dies.

For the back ground I cut the snowflake die out of cardstock and used the negative with Distress inks.

Here is some inspirational Video's:

First up is Christina from http://www.card-making-magic.com/ or  http://flowersribbonsandpearls.blogspot.co.uk/

Next with two great cards is by Christine Smith from http://craftipotential.blogspot.co.uk/.

I know that this is a set I will definitely use again in future and really enjoyed working with it.

I store my freebies in Clear-Mount Stamp Cases or Full Wide Stamp Cases by Stampin UP, depending on the space I need, with all the masks and extra die cut I have made.

My Favotite things Card Challenge

 There's still time to participate in Color Challenge 60! Remember, you don't have to have the EXACT colours to play. Just use colours inspired by the ones you see below.  you can add in touches of neutrals like white, black, or kraft, but challenge yourself to incorporate all four of the colours.

Sketch 313 can be used to create cards, scrapbook layouts, home decor, treat containers, mixed media, etc.

Be sure to share your creations here:  http://www.cardchallenges.com/.

Current OutLawz Challenges

Sunday - CAS: Anything Goes
Monday - Greeting: The Sky is the Limit
Tuesday - Colour:

Wednesday - Sketch:

Twisted Thursday: Anything Goes
Festive Friday Challenge:

Snow Sports Day

Three Cheers Day

New Year's Eve Day

Go Toboganning Day

Saturday - Paper a la Mode:

Anything Goes

Creative Stamping Issue 38 with Free A4 FREE Whatever the Weather stamp set

 This magazine went on sale 29th December 2016 in selected craft shops and supermarkets as well as WHSmiths or direct from http://www.moremags.com.

Here is some video's I found featuring this stamp set:

Papercraft Inspirations issue 161 and using your free embossing folder and mask.

I absolutely love this free gift and think that all embossing folder freebies should come with this type of mask.  It makes the embossing folder so versatile.

Just watch this video to see what I mean and subscribe to their channel for more brilliant ideas.

This mask came just at the right time for valentines day and also our wedding anniversary that it is coming up soon.  I like this idea as the card can be made with either a vertical or horizontal orientation, You will see what I mean in the sample cards (to follow shortly)

Simply Cards & Papercraft 158 Free Gift

Here is my card using this set.

Here is an idea from Christina Griffiths at http://www.card-making-magic.com/ or  http://flowersribbonsandpearls.blogspot.co.uk/.

And as usual Christine Smith from Craftipotential thinks out of the box as you can see here:

 And do not forget to grab you free downloads.

Also look out for Die-cutting Essentials Special Edition 3 out on 29th December 2016 see why here and in this video by Christina Smith:

Here is my card nade using this kit.

You can also get a sneak peak of  Die-cutting Essentials 19 that hits the shelves on 5th January 2016, here Christina Griffiths shows you how to use them in this video:

Using your magazine cover gifts: Simply Cards & Papercraft 157 with an exclusive Altenew co-ordainting stamp and die set FREE

Simply Cards & Papercraft 157 comes complete with an exclusive Altenew co-ordainting stamp and die set consisting of seven floral stamps with three co-ordinating dies and two sentiment stamps. Use the set together, or download your 60 floral bonus downloads to use with the dies to create stunning all-occasion projects! - See more at: Moremags

 First up is Christina from http://www.card-making-magic.com/ or  http://flowersribbonsandpearls.blogspot.co.uk/

Simply Cards & Papercraft 157 comes complete with an exclusive Altenew co-ordainting stamp and die set consisting of seven floral stamps with three co-ordinating dies and two sentiment stamps. Use the set together, or download your 60 floral bonus downloads to use with the dies to create stunning all-occasion projects! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/simply-cards-papercraft/issue157-simply-cards-papercraft#sthash.yCZc45SB.dpuf

Simply Cards & Papercraft 157 comes complete with an exclusive Altenew co-ordainting stamp and die set consisting of seven floral stamps with three co-ordinating dies and two sentiment stamps. Use the set together, or download your 60 floral bonus downloads to use with the dies to create stunning all-occasion projects! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/simply-cards-papercraft/issue157-simply-cards-papercraft#sthash.yCZc45SB.dpuf

Simply Cards & Papercraft 157 comes complete with an exclusive Altenew co-ordainting stamp and die set consisting of seven floral stamps with three co-ordinating dies and two sentiment stamps. Use the set together, or download your 60 floral bonus downloads to use with the dies to create stunning all-occasion projects! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/simply-cards-papercraft/issue157-simply-cards-papercraft#sthash.yCZc45SB.dpuf

Next with two great cards is by Christine Smith from http://craftipotential.blogspot.co.uk/.

Using your magazine cover gifts: Creative Stamping 34

Find out how to get the most out of your fab free cover gift with some of Youtube's most talented crafters.  Be sure to subscribe to their channels and give their video's a thumb's up if you would like to see more.

Creative Stamping 34 comes complete with a free Festive Fun stamp set featuring 28 exclusive designs! It’s guaranteed to kick-start your Christmas crafting in style! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/creative-stamping/issue34-creative-stamping#sthash.HpVW0Ptv.dpuf

Creative Stamping 34 comes complete with a free Festive Fun stamp set featuring 28 exclusive designs! It’s guaranteed to kick-start your Christmas crafting in style! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/creative-stamping/issue34-creative-stamping#sthash.HpVW0Ptv.dpuf

Creative Stamping 34 comes complete with a free Festive Fun stamp set featuring 28 exclusive designs! It’s guaranteed to kick-start your Christmas crafting in style!  This really useful stamp set that can help you make some lovely cards not just for Christmas but all year round and went on sale 8th September and can still be ordered direct from Moremags.com

Crafty Bear stamps out every stamp for you to see the quality of the clear mount stamps.

 biblescraps is showing you the inside of the magazine and 12 tags that she made using the stamp set.

Christina Griffiths shows you a selection of one layer as well as shaker cards before doing a step by step tutorial on and you can find her at http://www.card-making-magic.com or http://flowersribbonsandpearls.blogspot.co.uk.

Sweet Cute and Cool makes a lovely snow globe card.

CRaFTi PoTeNTiAl :D shows so many cool ideas in her videos for more than just Christmas cards.  I think she is currently one of my favourites and if you look at her videos and blog you will see why.  This lady really know how to think outside the box and make the most of her free gifts.

You can also download free template from the magazine here.

Hope you enjoy this post.

Creative Stamping 34 comes complete with a free Festive Fun stamp set featuring 28 exclusive designs! It’s guaranteed to kick-start your Christmas crafting in style! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/creative-stamping/issue34-creative-stamping#sthash.HpVW0Ptv.dpuf

Creative Stamping 34 comes complete with a free Festive Fun stamp set featuring 28 exclusive designs! It’s guaranteed to kick-start your Christmas crafting in style! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/creative-stamping/issue34-creative-stamping#sthash.HpVW0Ptv.dpuf

Creative Stamping 34 comes complete with a free Festive Fun stamp set featuring 28 exclusive designs! It’s guaranteed to kick-start your Christmas crafting in style! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/creative-stamping/issue34-creative-stamping#sthash.HpVW0Ptv.dpuf

Creative Stamping 34 comes complete with a free Festive Fun stamp set featuring 28 exclusive designs! It’s guaranteed to kick-start your Christmas crafting in style! - See more at: http://www.moremags.com/papercrafts/creative-stamping/issue34-creative-stamping#sthash.HpVW0Ptv.dpuf

Chalkola for bright and vibrant chalk colors that replace the old and boring dusty chalk.

Today I would like to tell you a little about a new product I discovered on Amazon called Chalkola.

The Markers can only be  used on Non Porous Surfaces (So its best to test a small area); like Chalkboards, Whiteboards, Glass, Plastic, Windows. The reason being that Porus surfaces have small holes which can absorb the liquid chalk ink and sometimes it gets difficult to completely erase them.

The markers can be used on Chalkboard paint but many customers have found it difficult to erase them as paint usually makes the surface porous and absorbs chalk ink. In case they do not erase - you can either repaint or use magic eraser. Chalk markers as a medium have high-density Chalk Ink, due to which New markers take 2 to 3 mins prep time – Once used the ink flows smoothly.

Discount for Bonscraft Readers: We would love to offer a 20% flat discount on all Chalkola Products. Coupon Code - 20OFFSTR

6mm Pens 10 pens for only £13.95 at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chalk-Pens-markers-Whiteboard-Chalkboard/dp/B00VVOWCSC

Earth Colors Normally sells for £15.95 but for a limited time only at £9.95- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chalk-Pens-Whiteboard-Chalkboard-Blackboard/dp/B01E17WAQO

Go Check out their humourous video at: http://www.chalkola.com/

I really like these even though I have only a them for a short period and have not really had a lot of time to experiment with them, but will post an update in the new year.

Current OutLawz Challenges

Sunday - CAS: Use Washi Tape

Monday - Greeting: Use More Than 2 Layers

Tuesday - Color: 

Wednesday - Sketch: 

Twisted Thursday: Surprise!

Festive Friday Challenge:

World Egg Day

Sweetness Day

Chocolate Cupcake Day

Bosses Day

Saturday - Paper a la Mode:

Ombre colors