September 2019 – Crafting with Ashee

Male Thank You Card – Come Sail Away

I have a male thank you card to share with you today. This is a very simple card that uses the Come Sail Away designer series paper (DSP). I spent ages trying to think of a card to use this suite of products. In the end, I decided, that simple and easy was the best route to go. I think it turned out quite well.

The background colour in this paper is Very Vanilla as opposed to Whisper White. This gives the paper a vintage, shabby chic feel which is beautiful. I love DSP that has newsprint so this is a winner. I also think this paper would be great for a mini-album or scrapbook page. It would be perfect to document a cruise or for any with a nautical background.

We all struggle with cards for men. A card like this one really hits the spot as it’s simple and muted. I also think navy and brown are good safe colours as they are neutral.

measurements

Night of Navy A6 Cardbase – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Come Sail Away DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm
Night of Navy Cardstock – 14.35cm x 6cm
Come Sail Away DSP – 14.35cm x 5cm

other simple projects

Below are the video tutorial and supply list.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee

Product List

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper	Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad	Sailing Home Bundle
Stitched Shapes Dies	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Fable Friends – Gift Bag – Perfect for Children

I have a gift bag to share with you today using the Fable Friends stamp set. This is an amazing set and perfect children as well as anyone who loves cute and cuddly things.

Fabled Friends - Gift Bag - Perfect for Children — Fabled Friends – Gift Bag – Perfect for Children

I love the different blues in this bag. The night of navy really makes the whole thing pop. This bunny rabbit is so cute. He reminds me of cuddly toys and happy children. I am a sucker for cute and cuddly. I still have many of my cuddly toys from childhood including one bear that has travelled all over the world with me.

This bunny is coloured in using the Stampin’ Blends. The blends are fast becoming one of my favourite colouring mediums. You just need to remember to stamp your image in Memento ink as opposed to Stazon.

Measurements

Seaside Spray Cardstock – 8 1/4″ x 10 3/4″ –
- Scored on the 10 3/4″ side at
  - 1″, 5 1/8″, 6 1/8″, 10 1/4″
- Scored on the 8 1/4″ side at 1″
Night of Navy Cardstock
- 3 1/2″ X 6 1/4″
- 2″ X 4 1/2″
Seaside Spray – In Color 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper 3″ x 6″
Whisper White – 4 1/4 ” X 1 3/4″

I think this bag would be perfect for a baby shower, a little boy’s birthday gift or even a grown-up child. There is a video tutorial and supply list below as always.

Other similar projects

Thank you for coming and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Seaside Spray 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon	2019–2021 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Seaside Spray Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Simply Scored	Tear & Tape Adhesive

Wrapped in Plaid Punched Trees Card

I have another Christmas card to share with you today. This one is super easy and quick to make, using the Wrapped in Plaid DSP. I am glad that Stampin’ Up! is still investing in new punches even though the trend for dies has taken off. Punches make crafting quick and allow crafting away from home.

I love this new tree punch. It has a matching stamp set and they are sold as a bundle for a saving of 10%. The paper I’ve used is the Wrapped in Plaid designer series paper (DSP). This DSP is one of the 6″ X 6″ pads. It has foiled elements on one side and simple patterns on the other. It is a great stack of paper to make cards well as mini albums.

As the Wrapped in Plaid DSP has gold foil elements I decided to heat emboss the sentiment in gold to match. My favourite element, however, is the holiday rhinestones. They twinkle across the card like fairy lights. I am definitely going to buy another pack of them.

Measurements

Cherry Cobbler A6 Cardbase (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

here are some other Christmas projects

I hope you enjoyed my card for today and thank you for stopping by. There is a video tutorial and supply list below. Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)	Pine Tree Punch	Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En)
Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Embossing Buddy	Versamark Pad	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Snail Adhesive	Heat Tool – Uk Plug

Dancing in the Rain – Art Journal Page

I have a new art journal page to share with you today. This is a companion piece to my previous page which I will link below. This page is a couple dancing in the rain in the evening. My previous one was a girl swinging in the sunset.

I used our fluid 100 watercolour paper again which takes colour beautifully. Watercolour painting is very forgiving and I find soothing to the soul. I’ve used reinkers here to paint with. The colours are Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Night of Navy. They blend to create this gorgeous purple colour.

I’ve been interested in mixed media for a number of years now. Mixed media is really the application of a mixture of mediums and techniques to create an art piece. I’ve used stamping, watercolouring and stencilling here.

I love to use watercolour but also enjoy painting with acrylic paints. Unfortunately Stampin’ Up! don’t sell acrylic paints but you can mix our reinkers with gesso to create some of your own.

The stamp set I used is one fell in love with the minute I saw it, Silhouette Scenes. It comes with a matching die set as a bundle for a saving of 10% which is always good.

Here are some other similar projects

There are a video tutorial and supply list below as always.

Thank you for dropping by and I hope you enjoyed this project. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper	Beautiful You Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad	Silhouette Scenes Bundle
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad	Basic Pattern Decorative Masks	Embossing Paste
Palette Knives	Stampin’ Spritzer	Aqua Painters	Stamping Sponges	Heat Tool – Uk Plug

Varied Vases Card Tutorial – Stampin’ Up!

I have a bright and vibrant card to share with you today. The stamp set is Varied Vases. This was designed by Mary Fish who is one of Stampin’ Up!’s Million Dollar sales achievers. WOW!!! As a thank you from Stampin’ Up! she was allowed to help design a stamp set and this is it.

This stamp set is a two-step stamp set. This means you can colour in the outline images with markers or using ink and the stamp provided.

I love having vases of flowers in the house, especially Tulips as they are my favourite flower. I have used five vases as I think design-wise, things look better in groups of odd numbers. The vases are two-step stamped whereas I coloured in the flowers with markers.

measurements

Shaded Spruce A6 card base – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

I love floral cards and Stampin’ Up! have a plethora of floral sets to chose from. Varied Vases has a matching vase punch. The punch also matches another set called Vibrant Vases. This makes for a very versatile stamp and punch set.

Other projects using floral stamp sets

There is a video tutorial and supply list below. I am glad to use this set as I’ve had it in my stash for a year and not used it.

I love stamping and playing with colours. It’s my therapy. What is yours?

Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Vases Builder Punch	Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad
Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Metallic Pearls	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers	Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers

Shakey, Shakey – Feels Like Frost Shaker Card

I have a shaker card to share with you today or as I call them a shakey, shakey card. Shaker Cards are fun and interactive and I love to make them. These are super easy to make with the snow globe domes from Stampin’ Up!

Shakey, Shakey, Shaker card with the Feels like Frost Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! — Shakey, Shakey, Shaker card with the Feels like Frost Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

I have used the Feels Like Frost designer series paper (DSP) here. It is a gorgeous paper collection. It has lovely wintery images on the one side with shimmery metallic silver foiling on the other side.

Instead of stamping behind the shaker dome I have used the cutout section of the DSP to make one seamless image. I haven’t used too many sequins so that this image is still visible.

measurements

Night of Navy A6 cardbase – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Feels Like Frost DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm

I love shakey, shakey cards. These domes allow you to make a shaker card or create a proper snow globe. I plan to make more of these as Christmas approaches.

other projects from the Autumn/winter catalogue

Christmas Crowd Christmas Card

As always there is a video tutorial below with the supply list.

Thank you for coming by and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee

Product List

Snow Globe Shaker Dome	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Still Scenes Bundle	Snow Globe Scenes Dies	Feels Like Frost Specialty 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Still Scenes Cling Stamp Set
Woven Threads Sequin Assortment	Snowflake Sequins	Versamark Pad	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Embossing Buddy	Heat Tool – Uk Plug
Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Take Your Pick	Tear & Tape Adhesive

Free as a Bird Card Tutorial – Stampin’ Blends

I have a card to share with you today using the Free as a Bird stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This set is part of the Bird Ballard Suite of products. I have to say, I’m not normally a fan of stamps with bird images but this set has won me over.

Free as a Bird Card Tutorial - Supplies from Stampin' Up! — Free as a Bird stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

This stamp is just one stamp so the whole scene is created for you. I’ve coloured in these little birds using the Stampin’ Blends. Stampin’ Blends are alcohol markers that come in a light and dark of each colour. This makes blending very easy. The image is then cut out using the Stitched Nested Label dies. These can be bought as a bundle with the stamp set for a 10% saving.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 cardbase – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm x 10cm

I love the Bird Ballad DSP. It is beautiful and you can fussy cut all the birds which extends the life of the paper. I am so pleased that I am using it rather than just stroking it and putting it away again.

Other projects using the Bird ballad suite

As always there is a video tutorial and supply list below.

Thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set	Stitched Nested Labels Dies	Free As A Bird Bundle
So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Snail Adhesive
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter

Scraps – Using Your Scraps – Follow Your Art

I have a card to share with you today made with scraps. The designer series paper (DSP) is so beautiful, it would be a shame to waste any of it. The Follow Your Art DSP is made for crafters as it features lots of crafty items such as ribbon and glue guns.

Scraps used to make a birthday card. All supplies are from Stampin' Up! — Scraps used to make a birthday card. All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

I feel it is very important to use your scraps before they build up into a huge pile that is daunting to use. DSP is not cheap and I don’t want to waste a piece if I can help it.

I’ve used strips of the Follow Your Art DSP that I cut to size as needed. I only used adhesive in the middle of each strip so that I could tuck and layer as suited me.

measurements

Pacific Point cardbase – A6 – (This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

This card is part of my drive to use what I have rather than buy new stuff and never use it. I am determined that by the time the Annual Catalogue retires I will have used everything I bought from it. Most years I find that I have a ton of DSP that is retired but not this year. I am using it and enjoying it too.

Other projects using scraps

As always there is a video tutorial and supply list below.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Pacific Point A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad	Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper
Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Snail Adhesive	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Mini Curvy Keepsake Box – Perfect for a Sweet Treat

Yes, that is correct, we have a Mini Curvy Keepsake Box. I’ve missed the original curvy keepsake box as I am sure you have too. It was so versatile and could be made into so Snowmen and Father Christmas but to name a few.

The mini curvy keepsake box is new in the Autumn / Winter catalogue but it is not just for Christmas. It is perfect to hold a Ferrero Rocher chocolate or to use as a place card at a table. I have made it up here in my new favourite colour, Gorgeous Grape.

It, of course, is superb for Christmas as it’s a great size to hang up on a tree as Christmas decoration. You could also make an advent tree with it. Each little box would hold a treat for each day of advent.

This box is incredibly easy to make as it requires half a sheet of cardstock to make. You can use scraps of designer series paper and ribbon to decorate. It is also a great project for kids as once the box is made they can spend hours decorating them to their heart’s content.

Other 3D projects

There is a video tutorial and supply list below as usual.

What is your favourite item from the new catalogue? Let me know in the comments below.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock	Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad	1″ (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch
Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Gorgeous Grape 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Tiny Keepsakes Cling Stamp Set (En)	Tiny Keepsakes Bundle (En)

Rainbow of Butterflies Thank you Card

I have this rainbow of butterflies card to share with you today. The stamp set is Butterfly Gala and of course, it has a matching Butterfly Duet punch. These butterflies are a great way to use up your scraps.

The Butterfly Gala stamp set has four matching sets of butterflies making this an incredibly useful set. I have stamped them in black Memento ink on the following cardstock colours: Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Pacific Point, Granny Apple Green and Gorgeous Grape.

The rainbow effect is bold and beautiful and the card needs nothing more than a sentiment to complete it.

measurements

Granny Apple Green A6 Cardbase (A6 is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

In the summer I see so many butterflies in the garden flittering around from flower to flower. They are so gorgeous and intricate in their patterns and colours. A marvel of nature.

I love using punches as they make cardmaking so simple and easy. You don’t need loads of different tools. Punches are also easy to use for children and a card like this is perfect for a child to make.

I have a video tutorial and supply list below.

Some Projects Using Punches

Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Butterfly Duet Punch	Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock	Mango Melody A4 Cardstock	Pacific Point A4 Card Stock	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock	Snail Adhesive

Month: September 2019

Fable Friends – Gift Bag – Perfect for Children

Measurements

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Dancing in the Rain – Art Journal Page

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