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How to Create a Birthday Wishes Gift Box

How to Create a Birthday Wishes Gift Box – Perennial Lavender – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

How to Create a Birthday Wishes Gift Box - Perennial Lavender - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Create a Birthday Wishes Gift Box – Perennial Lavender – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I enjoy making little gift boxes and bags. They are bespoke and a wonderful way to make a gift extra special. This box is pizza style box. I haven’t made one for a while so I thought I would revisit it with you today. The paper is the Perennial Lavender designer series paper (DSP) and matches the lavender card I shared a few days ago.

How to Create a Birthday Wishes Gift Box - Perennial Lavender - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Create a Birthday Wishes Gift Box – Perennial Lavender – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Measurements

  • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock – 11 1/2″ X 8″ – Scored:
    • On the longer side at 1 1/2″, 5″, 6 1/2″, and 10″.
    • On the shorter side 1 1/2″ and 6 1/2″.
  • Perennial Lavender DSP:
    • 4 3/4″ X 3 1/4″ X 1 piece
    • 3 1/4 X 1 1/4″ X 2 pieces
    • 4 3/4″ X 1 1/4″ 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

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.

Sending Birthday Wishes – How to Make an Elegant Birthday Card

Sending Birthday Wishes – How to Make an Elegant Birthday Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Sending Birthday Wishes - How to Make an Elegant Birthday Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Sending Birthday Wishes – How to Make an Elegant Birthday Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love floral cards. This is the Painted Lavender bundle. It evokes the lavender fields of Provence. Unfortunately, I have bad hay fever, so I must admire it from afar. The background felt sparse, so I used the Forever Plaid embossing folder to add texture and interest without detracting from the focal image.

Instead of stamping a sentiment I used one from the Saying Something ephemera pack. You don’t have to handstamp everything on the card, it gives added interest to mix and match, do you agree?

Sending Birthday Wishes - How to Make an Elegant Birthday Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Sending Birthday Wishes – How to Make an Elegant Birthday Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Garden Green 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

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

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.

Heat Embossed Valentine’s Card. Easy Card Tutorial

Heat Embossed Valentine’s Card. Easy Card Tutorial – Hearts of Elegance – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Heat Embossed Valentine's Card. Easy Card Tutorial - Hearts of Elegance - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Heat Embossed Valentine’s Card. Easy Card Tutorial – Hearts of Elegance – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I love the simplicity of this Valentine’s card. The cardstock is Melon Mambo, but the colour does not show up very well on camera. Heat embossing is a good way to get text to pop on coloured cardstock. The stamping and dies are from the Hearts of Elegance bundle. This is a current online exclusive. I’ve used the Cute Crochet 3D embossing folder to give interest in the background.

measurements

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

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

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.

Focus on Ephemera Packs – Make Quick Cards

Focus on Ephemera Packs – Make Quick Cards – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Focus on Ephemera Packs - Make Quick Cards - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Focus on Ephemera Packs – Make Quick Cards – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Besides the patterned paper, everything used to make these cards is from the ephemera packs. I love these packs. They are full of lovely images and sentiments both for easy cards and scrapbooking. I am on a mission to use as much up as I can before they retire. I want to add as little to my stash as possible, I would rather use it than hoard it.

Focus on Ephemera Packs - Make Quick Cards - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Focus on Ephemera Packs – Make Quick Cards – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Countryside Inn designer series paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm

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

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.

Memory & More Cards – Make a Quick Card

Memory & More Cards – Make a Quick Card – Thoughtful Journey – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Memory & More Cards - Make a Quick Card - Thoughtful Journey - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Memory & More Cards – Make a Quick Card – Thoughtful Journey – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

The Memory and More project cards are great for pocket scrapbooking and cardmaking. I’ve used two cards in combination with this cute cat image from the Something for Everything ephemera pack to create this lovely birthday card.

Below is a second card I made but this time using a dog image. Perfect whether you are a cat or dog lover. Which do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below.

Memory & More Cards - Make a Quick Card - Thoughtful Journey - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Memory & More Cards – Make a Quick Card – Thoughtful Journey – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Memory and More Card – 14.35cm X 10cm

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

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.

Make a Bold Thank You Card – The Emboss Resist Technique

Make a Bold Thank You Card – The Emboss Resist Technique – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make a Bold Thank You Card - The Emboss Resist Technique - Thanking You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Bold Thank You Card – The Emboss Resist Technique – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I am a fan of big bold sentiments such as this one in the Thank You stamp set. The emboss resist technique is a fabulous one and I would encourage you to have a play with it. I’ve clear heat embossed on white cardstock and ink blended over the top to create this card. A couple of floral pieces from the Fully Flowering ephemera pack finish off the card.

Make a Bold Thank You Card - The Emboss Resist Technique - Thanking You - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Bold Thank You Card – The Emboss Resist Technique – Thanking You – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

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

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

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.

Happy Hibiscus – Easy Two-Stamping Congrats Card.

Happy Hibiscus – Easy Two-Stamping Congrats Card. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Happy Hibiscus - Easy Two-Stamping Congrats Card. - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Happy Hibiscus – Easy Two-Stamping Congrats Card. – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love floral stamp sets. This is a new one from the current online exclusives. It is a two-stamping set, allowing you to use the second stamp to “colour” the image or colour it with a medium of your choice. There is a matching die set and embossing folder. The embossing folder is one of the newer hybrid folders. This means that the die-cut images match the images in the embossing folder.

measurements

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

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

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.

Stick Notes / Calendar Wallet – How to Make this Easy Gift

Stick Notes / Calendar Wallet – How to Make this Easy Gift – Reindeer Fun – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Stick Notes / Calendar Wallet - How to Make this Easy Gift - Reindeer Fun - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Stick Notes / Calendar Wallet – How to Make this Easy Gift – Reindeer Fun – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I found this idea online. I’ve always made new year mini calendars and sticky note holders but the idea to combine the two is genius. These are easy to make and you can make 3 from 1 A4 sheet. Fabulous. It is also a great way to use up scraps of patterned paper.

Measurements

  • Real Red Cardstock – 8 1/4″ X 3 1/4″. Score on the longer side at 1 1/2″, 1 7/8″, 5 & 5 3/8″
  • Reindeer Fun designer series paper (DSP)
    • 2 7/8″ X 3″ X 1 piece
    • 2 5/8″ X 3″ X 1 piece
    • 1 1/4″ X 3″ X 2 pieces

You can choose your closure, either a magnet or a velcro dot. I’ve used a Velcro dot here. I think these would be lovely table favours for a Christmas or New Year party.

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.

I will be pausing my videos for the week between Christmas and New Year. I will be back on New Year’s Day with new projects and inspiration. Thank you for following me on my blog and YouTube channel this year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

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.

Make this Beautiful Fold Out Gift Card Holder

Make this Beautiful Fold Out Gift Card Holder – Peaceful Season – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make this Beautiful Fold Out Gift Card Holder - Peaceful Season - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make this Beautiful Fold Out Gift Card Holder – Peaceful Season – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love this fun pop-out gift card holder. I am a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas. The combination of green and red looks good together. The designer series paper (DSP) is Sentimental Christmas. It reminds me of those Victorian Christmases you see in some films.

You could alter the measurements to use them for gift vouchers instead of a gift card. I loved gift vouchers compared to gift cards. The gift cards can be reused but in reality that doesn’t happen. I have a box full of old ones that I use with my texture paste and reinkers.

measurements

  • Shaded Spruce
    • 1/4 of an A4 sheet – 10.5cm X 14.85cm
    • 28.5cm X 13cm – scored at 9.5cm and 19cm.
    • 11cm x 8cm scored at 1cm on 3 sides
  • Sentimental Christmas DSP:
  • 14.35cm X 10cm
    • 12.5cm X 9cm x 2
    • 8.5cm X 7.5cm
  • Basic White Cardstock – 12.5cm X 9cm
Make this Beautiful Fold Out Gift Card Holder - Peaceful Season - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make this Beautiful Fold Out Gift Card Holder – Peaceful Season – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

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

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.

Stocking Stuffer – How to Make a Candy Cane Pouch.

Stocking Stuffer – How to Make a Candy Cane Pouch – Decorative Trees – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Stocking Stuffer - How to Make a Candy Cane Pouch - Decorative Trees - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Stocking Stuffer – How to Make a Candy Cane Pouch – Decorative Trees – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love to make little candy cane holders or pouches. I make them every year. Here is my offering this year. They are easy to make and hold one candy cane, though they could hold more.

They are great for using up scrap pieces of patterned paper which we all have. The snowflakes are the One of a Kind dies and I cut them from the Festive Glimmer Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Measurements

  • A Little Bit Festive DSP – 4″ X 4″ scored at 1/2″ on one side and 1 3/4″ & 3 1/2″ on the other side.

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

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.