The latest copy of Simply Cards and Papercraft comes with Altenew Build-a-rose set of stamps and two dies. I was contemplating buying a full set from C&C but this will give me the chance to try them out.
See here.
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I got the set a month early as they messed up when sending out the subscribers issues. I blogged about it at the time and photographed the set too if you want to see
http://craftingbunnies.blogspot.co.u...blog-post.html
Thanks for mentioning this. I bought my copy in Sainsburys this morning. As well as the free Altenew stamps/dies you can order a free Apple Blossom die and just pay the post (£2.99) so it would have been rude not to wouldn't it?
On a slightly different note, if you buy Creative Stamping issue 30 you get the Apple Blossom Decorative Rose stamps free. I ordered mine from Countryview Crafting (£6.99 post free). When these were on Hochanda a couple of weeks ago they were for sale with an embossing folder (which I didn't want) and Hochanda won't let me order anyway.
http://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/c...ns-64424-p.asp
I got the first mag today - and now I have just ordered the second from CVC - so can we please have no more recommendations!!!!!
I, too, bought Creative Stamping issue 30. The stamps are lovely. I am a fan of Rennie Mackintosh and these are influenced by his designs. The mag cost me £7.99 so a great buy from CVC at £6.99 -especially as there is free postage. I used to buy magazines more regularly but only do so now if I feel that the free gift justifies it.
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