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Karen Hadler Stamping Bees

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

Sweet Christmas Fancy Fold

Easy Fancy Fold that is stunning! These were my last Christmas Cards of the Season and I really feel I left the best for last! It is a simple Fancy fold (totally me) and highlights our gorgeous Designer Series Papers (patterned papers). It was inspired by Lisa Cursio thanks so much Lisa.With this Sweet Christmas Fancy Fold I used the absolutely sunning Traditions of Christmas Specialty papers which have been my favourite with reds, pinks, greens, blues and pops of gold. Large Gold ... VIEW POST

Stampin’ Blends or Water Colour?

The large open bloom in Simply Beautiful is perfect for colouring but which way? The large open bloom in the Simply Beautiful Bundle is perfect for all types of colouring I have shared 2 options here but what is your favourite Stampin' Blends or Water Colour?Of course there are so many more and other than blending these two would be my favourites and I cannot really pick between the two!!For both I have Gold Embossed for the Stampin' Blend option i did that first then coloured for the Water ... VIEW POST

Start with a Sketch

Such a fabulous way to start your creativity. This months Stampin' Fancy Friday (Artisan Alumni) Theme was all about creating a project based on a Sketch. To Start with a Sketch makes the process so exciting with amazing possibilities it really does kick start the creativity journey.For this project I have used the absolutely stunning Beautiful Gallery papers they are so gorgeous and have a real old fashioned feel about them. When using a sketch you can be very literal about the design ... VIEW POST

Don’t Forget to Add a Tag

The perfect way to finish off a present or as a present themselves. You have carefully selected the perfect gift and wrapped it beautifully a tied a bow to finish so now Don't Forget to Add a Tag. It really is a must in finishing of your present and the Patterned Tag Dies (now on the last chance list) make it so easy.Just use left over pieces of your beautiful Patterned Papers (Designer Series Papers). Co-ordinate them to match your card or even make them the gift themselves.Each of the ... VIEW POST

Want to Add More than 1 Colour to Your Stamp?

Here's how using the Friendly Foliage Bundle Sometimes you want an image that has more depth getting lighter and darker showing different shades. Want to Add More than 1 Colour to Your Stamp? Then I have a fabulous Tip for you it is easy just using only your Inkpads.Start with your lighter shade and cover the stamp next add the darker colour a little further down the stamp and if you are using 3 shades lastly add the final darkest colour at the bottom.This technique is perfect for these ... VIEW POST

Super Cute Festive Friends

Just adorable! This months Stampin' Fancy Friday (Artisan Alumni) Theme is all about Holly Jolly Christmas and I just had to create these fun cards.The Super Cute Festive Friends Bundle make it super easy to make fun cards that just bring a smile.There is a Santa, an Elf and a Snowman each one individually makes a great feature but I couldn't decide so used all 3 on this slim line card.To finish I have even used some cotton balls to create the fluff on the end of their hats...so cute.On this ... VIEW POST