Top

Karen Hadler Stamping Bees

Create and Learn Basic and Advanced Techniques Cardmaking and Paper Crafting with Stamping Bees and Stampin' Up Products

Humble Home Inspiration

Brand New from the September -December 2024 Mini Catalogue This is always one of the most popular catalogues as it is Christmas themed. Of course there is also some gorgeous non Christmas items as well. As a Demonstrator with Stampin Up we get to have early access to the catalogue and are able to pre order the goodies!! One of the many benefits of being a demonstrator. So for this post I am sharing some Humble Home Inspiration, one of the amazing sets that can be either Christmas or Non ... VIEW POST

Alcohol, Blends & Window Sheet Technique

Love this technique with Vellum so wanted to try it with a Window Sheets & Wow!! This is a technique I have always loved with Vellum, creating a soft coloured background. So I wanted to give Alcohol, Blends & Window Sheet Technique at try and absolutely LOVED the result! It took a couple of practises to get it how I liked it, but in the end the swirly, softness was just lovely. Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash and Flirty Flamingo, Dark Stampin' Blends are what I used on both cards.Basic ... VIEW POST

Tip on adding 2 colours to your stamp

Plus creating the perfect water coloured background.! Just love how this card turned out. There are more than 1 technique included in this card the water coloured background circle is one of them and the black embossing, but I love the Tip on adding 2 colours to your stamp. There are other ways to do this, you could use a dauber. But for this small stamp this technique is perfect and I think the dragonflies look gorgeous. You do need to start with the lighter colour first then add the ... VIEW POST

Wow This Will Brighten Your Day

The Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing folder is amazing!! Simply Zinnia brightening your day Not only will this card brighten your day but the amazing Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder is certainly a Wow This Will Brighten Your Day!A Hybrid Embossing Folder Cuts and Embosses at the same time with such a great result. Check out my video below for more detail.I decided to add the leaves to some die cut flowers from the Simply Zinnia Dies they were perfect for that extra detail. For ... VIEW POST

Global Stampin’ Video Hop- DIY

For my DIY card I will share with you how to stamp on dark Cardstock. This months Global Stampin' Video Hop- DIY was really great to highlight that we make all the cards ourselves. For this theme I have created an underwater theme for a Thinking of You card. This can really be for any occasion. In my video I share with you how to stamp on dark card stock.This can easily be achieved with White Craft Ink and Water colour pencils. But watch the video for more detail.We have some amazing ... VIEW POST

2 Fabulous Ideas Using the Brayer

This tool is amazing and there are so many ways to use it! Brayer Inspiration This is such a fabulous tool for so many different reasons. I have 2 Fabulous Ideas Using the Brayer for you.This Birthday card has flowers coloured using the Brayer. So easy just to colour a sheet of paper with whatever colours you choose it does not have to be neat in any way and the cut out your desired pieces. For these flowers I have used the Country Birdhouse Dies Watch this short video for more detail.Using ... VIEW POST