February 2023 – Crafting with Ashee

No Lines Watercolouring – Easy Trick

No Lines Watercolouring – Easy Trick – Daffodil Day Dream – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I do like the look of watercolouring with no harsh lines from stamping. It gives the whole image a softer appearance. There are a number of ways to achieve this look. Today I show you a simple trick using clear heat embossing.

I stamped the image using versamark ink and heat embossed using clear powder. Now when you watercolour you won’t see the lines and the watercolour will resist the heat embossing allowing you to colour with no lines. One final tip is to use Shimmery White or watercolour cardstock as it will stand up to the water much better than Basic White cardstock.

measurements

Soft Succulent Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Lovely Linen Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] £8.25	Stamparatus [148187] £45.75	Bone Folder [102300] £6.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £4.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] £6.50	Simply Shammy [147042] £8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £9.75	Soft Succulent A4 Cardstock [155777] £8.75	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] £9.50
Lovely Linen 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158644] £11.25	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173] £28.00	Daffodil Daydream Cling Stamp Set (English) [157786] £22.00	Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English) [158763] £23.00	Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] £17.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug [129054] £28.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] £7.50	Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad [147093] £7.50	Water Painters [151298] £13.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £5.75	2021 2023 In Color Opal Rounds [159185] £8.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Another Way to Use an Embossing Folder

Another Way to Use an Embossing Folder – Biggest Wish – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

This is a fun way to use your embossing folders as well as a great way to use up scraps. I stuck down the little squares of the designer series paper (DSP) first. The whole panel was then run through my die-cutting machine with the Gingham embossing folder.

This technique makes the DSP look as if it is embedded in the background. Such fun and has a very different look.

measurements

Pale Papaya Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
Dandy Designs DSP – 4cm X 4cm X 6 pieces

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Pale Papaya A4 Cardstock £8.75	Fresh Freesia A4 Cardstock £8.75	Dandy Designs 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £28.00
Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Gingham Embossing Folder £7.00	Pale Papaya 3/8″ (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon £6.75

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Make a Rainbow of Hearts

Make a Rainbow of Hearts – Country Bouquet – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love rainbow cards. They are such fun to make. The colours I’ve used for my rainbow are:

Real Red
Pumpkin Pie
Daffodil Delight
Granny Apple Green
Pacific Point
Gorgeous Grape

I stamped little hearts in the centre of the big hearts. They look so cute. I made two versions of this card. The one above is less busy than the one below. Which do you prefer?

measurements

Real Red Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Real Red A4 Card Stock £8.75	Country Bouquet Bundle (English) £36.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad £7.50
Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels £6.75	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack £7.00

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Look – Great Technique – Embossing Folders

Look – Great Technique – Embossing Folders – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Most of the time we tend to use embossing folders with plain cardstock. I’ve used it here with the Distressed Gold speciality paper. It gives a great effect so different to using it with plain cardstock. I’ve used the Metal Plate embossing folder and it really gives this look with the Distressed Gold paper.

measurements

Very Vanilla Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Distressed Gold Speciality Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock £9.75	Distressed Gold 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper £4.75	Metal Plate 3 D Embossing Folder £9.50
Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set £20.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Old Olive & Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack £7.50	Sponge Daubers £4.75

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Tutorial – Make a Magnetic Bookmark

Tutorial – Make a Magnetic Bookmark – Adorable Owls – Crafting with Ashee -Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

The photo doesn’t do this little chap justice. He is just adorable in real life. I love reading and consequently love making little bookmarks to use. This one uses a freebie I got during Sale-a-bration (SAB). The stamp set is Adorable Owls. During SAB for every £45.00 of product, you purchase you can choose a freebie from the SAB catalogue. This is one of my favourites.

He has been coloured in using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers, one of my favourite ways to colour. I’ve changed the way I colour in that I now go from dark to light instead of the reverse. I got the little magnetic strips online years ago. They are easy to find and quite cheap.

Measurements

Poppy Parade Cardstock – 15cm X 7cm scored at 7.5cm on the long side.
Forest Friends Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 7cm X 4.5cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock £8.75	Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English) £18.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £5.75	Happy Forest Friends 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50
Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Festive Pearls £6.75

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Flowers Make Me Beautifully Happy

Flowers Make Me Beautifully Happy – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

I am a total sucker for floral stamp sets. I love them. Flowers do make me happy. I have endless photos of them. Beautifully Happy is a freebie I got from Sale-a-bration (SAB) this year. During SAB you can get a freebie from the SAB catalogue for every qualifying purchase.

It is a two-step stamping set. The stamps are so easy to line up and the Stamperatus makes the whole thing super easy. You could make this card in all colours of the rainbow. It would make a lovely set to give as a special gift.

measurements

Gorgeous Grape Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Highland Heather Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock £8.75	Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Subtles 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25
Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £25.00	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £5.75	Glossy Dots Assortment £7.50

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Make A Box with a See-Through Lid

Make A Box with a See-Through Lid – Candles – Country Bouquet – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

I find these heart-shaped candles while out shopping recently and couldn’t resist them. I created this little gift box that holds four of them. It has a see-through lid so that the recipient can see the gorgeous candles inside.

This is a simple pizza-style gift box which was made specifically to hold these candles but you could put anything in it. It would be a lovely box to put jewellery in or some special sweets.

measurements

Real Red Cardstock – 9 1/2″ X 5 1/4″ scored:
- On the long side at 1″, 4 1/4″, 5 1/4″, 8 1/2″
- On the short side at 1″ & 4 1/4″
Country Floral Lanes Designer Series Paper (DSP):
- 3″ X 3″ X 2 pieces
- 3″ X 3/4″ X 4 pieces
Real Red Cardstock – 3 1/4″ X 3 1/4″

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack £7.00	Real Red A4 Card Stock £8.75	Window Sheets £4.75
Country Floral Lane 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Stylish Shapes Dies £28.00	Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £22.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

How to Ink over an Embossed Background

How to Ink over an Embossed Background – Art Gallery – Leaf Fall – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

The trick to this technique is to use a very light hand when inking over your embossed image. You just need to glide your blending brush over the embossed image with no pressure at all. This way it will pick up the raised embossing only.

I’ve kept this card very tonal. The silver spring charm is quite chunky so make sure it is securely attached using glue dots or wet glue.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Regency Park Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
Basic White Cardstock – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Regency Park 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder £9.50
Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set £21.00	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack £7.00	Sprig Trinkets £8.50	Blending Brushes £11.75	Sponge Daubers £4.75

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Thanks a Bunch – Use Carrots to Make Trees

Thanks a Bunch – Use Carrots to Make Trees – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Yes, they are meant to be carrots but turned upside down they make my rainbow of trees. I love rainbow cards such as this one. They are bright, fun and uplifting. The little brass brushed butterflies are the perfect embellishment for this card. They give a little shine and lots of texture.

My rainbow colours are:

Real Red
Pumpkin Pie
So Saffron
Garden Green
Pacific Point
Gorgeous Grape

measurements

Pumpkin Pie Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces

other rainbow cards

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock £8.75	Thanks A Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £17.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50
Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Brushed Brass Butterflies £9.50

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Make a Horizontal Gatefold Card

Make a Horizontal Gatefold Card – Adorable Owls – Stampin’ Blends – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love how this card turned out. These little owls are so cute. They are from the Adorable Owls stamp set, a freebie during Sale-a-bration. They were made for colouring. I had a relaxing time colouring using my Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. Recently I’ve changed my colouring method. I tend to go from light to dark in each colour instead of the other way around as I did before.

measurements

Poppy Parade Cardstock – An A4 sheet cut in half on the short side at 10.5cm. Then scored at 7.4cm from each end on the long side.
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
Forest Friends Designer Series Paper (DSP):
- 6.4cm X 9.5cm X 2 pieces
- 6.9cm X 10cm X 2 pieces

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock £8.75	Happy Forest Friends 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English) £18.00	Party Puffins Cling Stamp Set £19.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £5.75	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50
Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £8.50	Festive Pearls £6.75

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

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