So I take it back…I’m not waiting till January, here’s a collective haul from the last couple of weeks..Enjoy!

Corinne Bradd demonstrates the technique of marbling, using specialist inks dropped onto the surface of water. This is taken from Jill Alblas's project, featured in the latest issue of Quick & Crafty, where she has brought this craft up to date by creating bright, swirling patterns to make psychedelic canvases, pretty floral designs, and more. You can find the full instructions for this crafty make on p67 of Quick & Crafty, May '07, available now from all good newsagents, priced £3.99.

Hi everyone!! I wanted to share a simple scrapbook page I made using the Designer's Calendar from Provo Craft. I hope you enjoy it. All music from Kevin mcleod. Have a great day! Robyn

Use the traditional art of cross-stitch to liven up your Christmas greetings. Corinne Bradd shows how to display stitched motifs for maximum effect, incoporating funky metallic shades and handy tips to help you get started.

Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clarke how to make the most of the great downloads on this issue’s fab free gift, an inspiring card making CD with over 100 exciting project idea.

video from my adventures at the Custom Crops studios! Natalie and I traded craft projects. She showed me how to use the Nestabilities with the Cuttlebug (this is a separate set of videos and you can find them on my blog – www.MyPinkStamper.com) and I showed her how to make a slider card (and some of the more advanced functions of the Cricut Expression Machine). Enjoy! … cricut circut provocraft provo craft cricket expression cartridge machine my pink stamper pinkstamper paper crafting …

video from my adventures at the Custom Crops studios! Natalie and I traded craft projects. She showed me how to use the Nestabilities with the Cuttlebug (this is a separate set of videos and you can find them on my blog – www.MyPinkStamper.com) and I showed her how to make a slider card (and some of the more advanced functions of the Cricut Expression Machine). Enjoy! … cricut circut provocraft provo craft cricket expression cartridge machine my pink stamper pinkstamper paper crafting …

Bead Making: Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark how to use the bead roller, a nifty gadget that can create perfect beads of equal size from polymer clay, quickly and effectively. Once they have been shaped and baked, these little beauties can be used for all sorts of projects, from jewellery to decorating picture frames and much more. You will find the instructions for this project on p98 of Crafts Beautiful, April ’07, priced £3.50 from all good newsagents.

Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark how to give stamped designs a subtle, vintage appearance with the use of distressing inks. You can also see Dorothy Walsh’s take on this technique in Craft Academy, featured in the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful, and in this newsletter below. You’ll find the full instructions for this fun and satisfying craft on p100 of Crafts Beautiful, June ’07, available now from all good newsagents, priced £3.50.

Corinne Bradd demonstrates the ancient Japanese art of kumihimo braiding, brought up to date with the mobidai braiding wheel. This technique is taken from Janet Wilson’s Craft Academy feature, in the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful, and demonstrates how to weave coloured cords into intricate bracelets, necklaces and much more. You can find the full instructions for this fun and satisfying craft on p88 of Crafts Beautiful, May ’07, available now from all good newsagents, priced £3.50….