Karen Hadler Stamping Bees

For today’s card, I’m creating a soft, blended background using ink pads and isopropyl alcohol. I’ve done similar techniques with water before, but this time the alcohol was a happy accident – my spritzer was already filled with it, so I thought, why not? So I am excited to share with you the Alcohol & Ink Technique. I’m so glad I tried it, because the results were gorgeous. What I used: The key thing to remember with this technique is less is more with colour. Too many inks can ... VIEW POST

A Cute Slimline Card with Sheep Personality 🐑 Today in this Woolly Friends Card Tutorial I’m sharing one of the cutest bundles I’ve played with in a while: Woolly Friends. And honestly, as a New Zealander, how could I not love a sheep-themed set? We’ve got more sheep than people here , so this bundle was always going to be a winner for me.The Woolly Friends bundle includes stamps and a coordinating punch, which makes it quick, easy, and fun to use Woolly Friends Fun- especially if you love ... VIEW POST

Have you ever sat down to create and felt completely stuck? I’ve been there — and that’s exactly why I love using cardmaking sketches from the Stampin’ Up! catalogues. They are one of the easiest ways to spark creativity and get crafting with confidence. Why Cardmaking Sketches Work Every Time Each catalogue includes a page of ready-made templates for cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. These sketches give you: When you start with a sketch, the hardest decision is simply choosing ... VIEW POST