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Karen Hadler Stamping Bees

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How To Create Cards with Texture.

How to Create Cards with Texture means a few different things. You can add different layers, colours patterns and shapes. I have used the In Good Taste Suite to highlight a few of these. The colours are Neutral earthy Colours, with Blues, Golds and Browns. There are different layers and to increase this even further the edges have been roughed up. To achieve this use Scissors or leave clean if it is not a style that appeals. With all the other textures and patterns there will still be ... VIEW POST

Using Water Coloured Backgrounds

Using Water Coloured Backgrounds is one of my favourites. I love creating my own backgrounds and Using Water Coloured Backgrounds is at the top. To create this background I used Stampin' Up!'s Fluid 100 watercolour paper. Fluid 100 watercolour paper is perfect as it doesn't soak in straight away. This allows you to move the colour around easily and create gorgeous patterns. The flowers are created using the small bloom punch. Such a quick and easy way to create a bouquet. Once again ... VIEW POST

Colour Inkspiration Challenges.

Colour Inkspiration Challenges are fantastic competitions and held every two weeks. It is a great way to try different colour combinations that someone else decides. I was recently very honoured to win, this meant I am a Guest Designer this week. Colour Inkspiration Challenge Colours: The Inkspiration Colours selected are always stunning. This competitions colours were no different. I wanted a fabulous platform to highlight them. To create the background I used a blending tool and a ... VIEW POST