July 2024 – Crafting with Ashee

Card Tutorial – How to Make an Easy Ink Swatch Card

Card Tutorial – How to Make an Easy Ink Swatch Card – Friends for Life – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I’ve used one stamp to create this ink swatch effect. This card features 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation stamping. The colours used above are Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop and Berry Burst. The card below uses the colours Pool Pary, Coastal Cabana and Lost Lagoon. Which colour way do you like best?

Measurements

Berry Burst / Pretty Peacock 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

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. You can find my Basic Craft Products that I regularly use here.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock £10.75	Berry Burst A4 Cardstock £10.75	Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £24.00	Inspiring Snapdragons Cling Stamp Set (English) £25.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad £8.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50

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 run an online card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make three cards and a 3D project each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 Make a Beautifully Blended Rainbow Card

How to Make a Beautifully Blended Rainbow Card – Sketched Butterflies – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I love rainbow cards. Do you? They are bright, happy and fun. What is not to love? I made this rainbow by ink blending. The white butterflies from the Sketched Butterflies set pop against this colourful background.

My rainbow colours are Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Balmy Blue and Gorgeous Grape. I found they blended easily into each other. What colours would you use?

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Basic White Cardstock – 14.85cm X 10cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Sketched Butterflies Dies £27.00	Happy Little Things Dies £11.25	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Blending Brushes £14.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Flying By to Say Hi – Make an Easy Birthday Card With Me

Flying By to Say Hi – Make an Easy Birthday Card With Me – Adventurous Sky – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I will freely admit I don’t make many cards for me. The reason is I don’t have any need for them. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and made this one. I love how it turned out. The sentiments are so sweet. Do you agree?

Measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (DSP):
- 14.35cm X 10cm
- 14.35cm x 2.5cm
- 2cm X 14.35cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic Black A4 Card Stock £10.75	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock £10.75	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate £10.75
Take To The Sky 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Adventurous Sky Bundle (English) £50.25	Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Adventurous Sky – How to Make a Diamond Stepper Card

Adventurous Sky – How to Make a Diamond Stepper Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I was again thinking of the Red Arrows when I created this card. They are based at Waddington, just south of Lincoln. You can often see them practising in the skies around Lincoln. We made this card in July Card Club. It is easy to make and looks striking on the mantle piece.

measurements

Real Red Cardstock – half an A4 sheet cut in half on the short side at 10.5cm. Score on the longer side at 3cm, 6cm, 10, 14cm & 22cm
Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (DSP):
- 10cm X 7.5cm
- 10cm X 3.5cm
- 2.5cm X 10cm
- 7.cm X 7.cm
- 6cm X 6cm
Real Red Cardstock:
- 7.5cm X 7.5cm
- 6.5cm X 6.5cm
- 5.5cm X 5.5cm
Basic White Cardstock – 5cm X 5cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Real Red A4 Card Stock £10.75	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock £10.75	Basic Black A4 Card Stock £10.75
Take To The Sky 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Adventurous Sky Bundle (English) £50.25	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Busy Paper Design – Make a Panel Style Card With It.

Busy Paper Design – Make a Panel Style Card With It. – My Small Business – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

A panel design is great way to use up these busy or scenic papers. It lets them be the star of the card. The designer series paper (DSP) above is the Thoughtful Journies DSP. I love the soft colours. I’ve paired with a simple sentiment backed on some matching glimmer paper.

Below you can see the same card except this time I’ve used the Meandering Meadows DSP. Which version do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below.

Measurements

Balmy Blue Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
Meandering Meadows / Thoughtful Journies DSP – 13.35cm X 9.5cm. Cut into 3 panels measuring 4.45cm X 9.5cm.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock £10.75	Boho Blue A4 Cardstock £10.75	Three Color Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper £10.00	Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	My Small Business Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £18.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 Make a Teabag Pouch / Holder

How to Make a Teabag Pouch / Holder – Friends For Life – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I first made one of these teabag holders when I joined Stampin’ Up! That was over 12 years ago. Can you believe it? Time flies. These are easy to make from one sheet of 6″ X 6″ of paper or cardstock. I’ve chosen some nice herbal teas to do in them. I think these holders would be great as a little gift or as part of a hamper to give to someone special.

Measurements

Full of Life Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 6″ X 6″ folded in half point to point on the diagonal. You will then fold again at the 2″ mark. See the video tutorial below for a full explanation.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £24.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Baker's Twine Three Color Pack £7.50	Petal Pink & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Diagonal Trim Combo Pack £9.50

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 do it! The Blackout but not the Blackout Technique

How to do it! The Blackout but not the Blackout Technique – Layered Florals – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

The blackout technique seems to be taking the crafting world by storm. I love the effect but struggle with so much black on a card. I like bright, light and vibrant cards. Therefore I decided to do the technique but not use a black ink pad.

To make this card I dry embossed using the Layered Florals embossing folder. I then used Petunia Pop to create the same effect as a black ink pad. I tried the same technique using a Blueberry Bushel ink pad. What do you think of the results?

measurements

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

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75	Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder £10.25
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs £6.75

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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 Use Layering Stencils Without the Matching Stamp Set

How to Use Layering Stencils Without the Matching Stamp Set – Layers of Beauty – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

I have these lovely floral cards to share today. Both of these use Layers of Beauty stencils without the stamp set. This bundle is so versatile and all the results are amazing.

The version above uses Poppy Parade, Real Red and Cherry Cobbler. I have a lovely red rose outside my front door, which inspired this card. My neighbours have a yellow rose and this inspired the card below. Which one do you prefer? Let me know in the comments.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Real Red / Daffodil Delight Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Real Red A4 Card Stock £10.75	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock £10.75	Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks £13.00	Layers Of Beauty Dies £28.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder £10.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper

Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper – Easy Card Tutorial – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo

I am great fan of big, bold sentiments. When I saw this one in the catalogue, I just knew I had to have it. Initially, I was going to do something completely different with this card. After watching a fellow demo use the Full of Life designer series paper (DSP) I knew I wanted to use it with this sentiment and this card was born.

The sentiment is white heat embossed. You can use a white pigment ink but you won’t get as strong a white as you do with heat embossing. I love how the white pops against the rainbow DSP. We tend to forget that we can emobss on patterned paper just as well as on cardstock. The results are amazing, Go ahead and try it yourself.

measurements

Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
Full of Live DSP – 14.35cm X 10cm.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Thanking You Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £18.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Versamark Pad £9.00
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder £20.00	Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins £7.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug £30.00

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

My Ode to the Chelsea Flower Show – Flower Cart

My Ode to the Chelsea Flower Show – Flower Cart – Simply Said – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

As some of you know I design my cards weeks ahead of them going “live” on my blog. I was watching the Chelsea Flower Show and as you may know, my maternal family is from South Africa. The South African stand got a Gold Medal and Best Stand in the Great Pavilion. This was the inspiration behind this card.

measurements

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

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Flower Cart Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £23.00	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00	Flower Cart Dies £32.00	Deckled Circles Dies £35.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad £8.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels £5.75	Blending Brushes £14.00

I also run in-person classes in North Lincoln. Click here for details to attend the next club.

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.

Month: July 2024

Card Tutorial – How to Make an Easy Ink Swatch Card

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How to Make a Beautifully Blended Rainbow Card

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Flying By to Say Hi – Make an Easy Birthday Card With Me

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Adventurous Sky – How to Make a Diamond Stepper Card

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Busy Paper Design – Make a Panel Style Card With It.

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How to Make a Teabag Pouch / Holder

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How to do it! The Blackout but not the Blackout Technique

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How to Use Layering Stencils Without the Matching Stamp Set

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Technique – How to Heat Emboss on Patterned Paper

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My Ode to the Chelsea Flower Show – Flower Cart

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