May 2020 – Crafting with Ashee

Birthday Hearts – From My Heart – Stampin’ Up!

I have this bright and definitely red birthday hearts card to share with you today. Normally I don’t like lots of hearts but I seriously love the From My Heart designer series paper (DSP). I think it’s because it is red and I adore red.

This card is very easy to make but still quite striking. I made another one where I had the hearts in a row so changed it up this time and made them in a column and it works well.

This paper was used a lot for Valentine’s Day and then forgot about which is sad. As you can see here it works well for birthdays or even friendship or thank you cards.

As I am writing this I am thinking that we could all do with a little extra love right now. How are you coping with the restrictions? I am in the UK and our restrictions are easing. I’m not too sure about this. My degree a long time ago was Molecular Biology and therefore I have to say I enjoy all the statistical data we are given and reading up about the science of it all. At the same time, it scares me as I know how easily things can go wrong as well.

Enough of the doom and gloom though and back to the card. I’ve used the colours in the DSP and punched the hearts out using the matching heart punch pack. The sentiment is from Butterfly Wishes and the font and size is great to fit in the timeless label punch.

measurements

Real Red A6 Card base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
From My Heart DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm

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Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoyed the project. The video tutorial and supply list are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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Bright and Fun Thank You Card – See a Silhouette

I love how bright and fun this card is. I’ve had this designer series paper (DSP) for ages and only used it once before. I am sad as it really is a lovely bold paper that is great for layering or adding that pop of colour to a project.

The sentiment on this card is from the stamp set So Sentimental and I love it. This stamp set is continuing and I am so pleased. I love sets that have big bold greetings as they make for easy and bold cards.

What types of cards are you finding you are making at the moment? I am doing a lot of thank you cards to hand out to people as I think it makes such a difference just to stay thank you for all the hard work people are doing.

Measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
See a Silhouette DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm
Whisper White – 13.85cm x 9.5cm
See a Silhouette DSP – 13.35cm x 9cm

In these last few days before retirement I am using a different pack of DSP each day. I would love to know what is your favourite out all the different DSP I have used. Let me know in the comments as I love to hear from you.

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I want to remind you that both the Annual Catalogue and the Spring / Summer Catalogue end on 2nd June. Please get you orders in sooner rather later as items are on while stocks last basis now. You can order anytime from my shop.

I hope you are all safe and well. Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoyed the card today. The supply list and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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The last hurrah – Bird Ballad Card – Stampin’ Up!

This the last hurrah for the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (DSP). All our DSP is retiring on the 2nd June. I am using my favourites for the last few projects of this catalogue year.

I have used this paper quite a number of times but still have some left. It is simply gorgeous and perfect for those who enjoy fussy cutting. Personally, I have hate fussy cutting. I do it when I have to achieve the effect I want such as in this instance. Some people find it relaxing, I find it a chore. I’ve come to the conclusion that I am not patient enough!!

I will admit that the fussy cut birds to look beautiful against the simpler background. It will be sad to see them go. The stamp called Free a Bird, thankfully, is not retiring so we can all enjoy still part of this suite or products.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Bird Ballad DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm

The birds have been enjoying this nice weather as well. They wake me up every morning early with their dawn songs. I love watching them searching for food in the garden. They are so free and I am jealous. I hope we can be as free as a bird soon.

Other projects using bird Ballad DSP

I hope you enjoyed this project and thank you for dropping by. The video tutorial and supply list are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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Mosaic Mood Birds – Birthday Card Tutorial

Mosaic Mood was one of the first designer series paper packs I used way back in June last year. It is fitting that it finds its way into my last few projects of this catalogue year. I’ve therefore created this Mosaic Mood Birds card.

I’ve fussy cut these two birds out of the Mosaic Mood DSP. They are very easier to do even for me!! I am not a lover of fussy cutting so I can do it you can do it too. Everything is popped up on dimensionals which give this card extra interest.

This DSP has the feel of being heat embossed as parts of it are glossy like a mosaic. I’ve combined everything with a simple sentiment from the “A Wish for Everything” stamp set. I think it turned out well.

Mosaics were synonymous with the Romans. As some of you know I was born and bred in London which is a very old Roman city. The Roman named was Londinium. You can still see part of the Roman wall in the city. I remember my father showing it to me when I was very young and I’ve always been fascinated with it. I was lucky to move a few years ago to another old Roman told, Lincoln. Its Roman name was Lindum Colonia. There is also part of the old Roman wall about 5 minutes drive from me as well as the old arch going in the Bailgate area. I love history and I am blessed to live with so much history around me.

measurements

Terracotta Tile A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Mosaic Mood DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm

other projects using the Mosaic Mood DSP

I hope you enjoyed this card and thank you for visiting. The supply list and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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Blue Poppies – Himalayan Blue Poppy

I have this gorgeous card to share with you today using blue poppies. This card is my interpretation of the Himalayan blue poppy. This is a pretty blue flower with a little yellow centre. When I saw it I knew I wanted to try and make a card around this idea.

I am really pleased with how this turned out and I hope you like it to. The card is mainly die cutting. The l ight blue is Balmy Blue and the Pacific Point gives a contrast to the flower. The leaves are Pear Pizzazz (Light Green) and Old Olive (Dark Green)

The die set does come with a die to cut out flower centres but I thought these gold faceted gems work perfectly and also give some bling to the card. These gems are unfortunately retiring but still available as I write this.

I did some research on the Himalayan blue poppy. It was formally named in 1912 by Lt. Col. Frederick Marshman Bailey. It is hardy in much of the UK and is perennial so comes back every year. How great is that? I definitely want to try and grow some in the garden. They would look gorgeous in a cottage garden.

measurements

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

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I hope you enjoyed this card. I had fun making it. The die is Poppy Moments and I intend to give it a good work out. I think I will try making some yellow and orange poppies next either to use on a card or as an embellishment on a bag or box. I think this die set would be fabulous to make scrapbooking embellishments especially if you are doing a page about the 75th anniversary of VE day.

Thank you for visiting. The supply list and video tutorial are below. Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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A Waterfall of Hearts – Detailed Hearts Die

This card features of a waterfall of hearts. This is all one die that creates this marvelous hearts image.

I love the contrast between Real Red and Whisper White. It is so striking. The whisper white background is embossed with the Scripty embossing folder. It just adds a little interest to the card.

As I said the die that creates this image is the Detailed Hearts Die. I’ve used this die once before on a card. The first time I tried to stick the die cut with tombow glue and of course the glue ozzed everywhere and I was sticky and the card was sticky. Not a great success I am sure you would agree. The next time I used adhesive sheet and bingo!! It works!! No mess, no residual glue everywhere. Unfortunately Stampin’ Up! don’t sell adhesive sheet as yet but it coming in the new catalogue. Happy dance time for me.

measurements

Real Red A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

other heart projects

I love the sentiment on this card. Everyone needs to be told they are loved. Even more now than before. I hope you liked this project and thank you for dropping by. The supply list and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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More Poppies -Peaceful Poppies – Stampin’ Up!

Yes that is right, more poppies to share with you. I am truly in love with this suite of products and will be so sad to see the designer series paper retire in a few weeks time. The stamp sets and dies from the suite are continuing, much to my relief.

As I said, I love this paper. I know that I shouldn’t really buy a second pack as it will retire before I can make more projects to share with you but I want to have it so I don’t lose it. I am sure those paper hoarders among you, know what I mean.

This card is super simple to make. I love the bright vibrancy of the poppies. I debated for a while where to add a sentiment but I didn’t want to cover the images so I went with a small one in the bottom right hand corner that says many thanks. This is from the Itty Bitty Greetings set. This is a great set as it has a ton of different greetings for all occasion of cards. I find myself using it time and time again.

Measurements

A6 Old Olive Cardbase. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Blackberry Bliss – 14.35m x 10cm
Peaceful Poppies DSP – 13.85cm x 9.5cm

What are your favourite flowers? I love all flowers. They are so beautiful, a vision of perfection. My favourite flower though is the tulip and I am glad to say the tulip stamp set and accompanying punch are carrying over to the new catalogue.

I hope you are all keeping safe and well. I am trying my best though it is not easy at times. It has made me realise how much we value our freedom and how precious it is. Also, how lucky we are to have had that freedom and all that we still have.

Other poppy projects

Thank you for visiting. The video tutorial and supply list are below. Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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Pretty Magnolia Bag – Magnolia Lane

I hope you are all keeping well. I have this pretty magnolia bag to share with you today. This bag has no cutting and very minimal adhesive. It is so easy to make and yet it looks so pretty.

I hope you were able to go out and see the magnolias this year. Even though we are under severe restrictions in regards movement we were able to see quite a few on the way to the supermarket. They were gorgeous and brought a smile to my face and joy to my heart.

This bag uses a full sheet of 12″ X 12″ paper with no wastage. I would use a pattern that has no direction as you might find your pattern upside down in certain areas. I’ve kept the design very simple so that the paper can do the talking. The ribbon and twine are all part of the Magnolia Lane suite of products. I love the way Stampin’ Up! makes co-ordination so very easy.

measurements

12″ x 12″ Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper,
- Score on one side at 3″ & 9″
- Score on the other side at 4 1/2″ & 7 1/2″

other projects using Magnolia Lane DSP

Thank you for visiting. I hope you liked this cute bag. The supply list and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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Lovely Lipstick Floral Thank You Card – Stampin’ Up!

Spring has definitely sprung and I have a thank you card to share with you today in the bright Lovely Lipstick pink. Quite a few of the products used in this card are retiring on the 2nd of June. I want to use up my stocks so that they don’t sit in my stash once I buy all the new goodies from the new catalogue.

This card uses Lovely Lipstick (Pink) and Call Me Clover (Green). They are part of the 2018 – 2020 in-colours which also include Blueberry Bushel, Grapefruit Grove and Pineapple Punch. These colours are sadly retiring on 2nd June. I want to make as much use of them as I can before we wave goodbye to them.

Flowers and nature make me happy. I am selfish happily to hear that B&Q are opening again in Lincoln. I want to buy some busy lizzies and of course my vegetable plants. Each year we grow lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and lots of herbs.

I’ve stamped here using the Stampin’ Write markers rather than the ink pads. This allows me to use more than one colour on each stamp. It is an old technique but a good one.

Measurements

Lovely Lipstick A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm x 10cm

I’ve used the Happiness Blooms enamel dots to give some dimension to the card on the little dots on the plants. I want to use up my enamel dots as they are retiring too with the 2018-2020 in-colours.

other floral cards

Thank you for visiting. I hope you are all safe and well. The video tutorial and supply list are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

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Month: May 2020

Pretty Magnolia Bag – Magnolia Lane

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