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How to Create a Pop-Out Accordion Card

How to Create a Pop-Out Accordion Card – Terrific Toadstools – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK.

How to Create a Pop-Out Accordion Card - Terrific Toadstools - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK.
How to Create a Pop-Out Accordion Card – Terrific Toadstools – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK.

I was struggling with an idea for a fun fold card, so I went to Pinterest. I found this gorgeous pop-out accordion card. The measurements were in inches. I’ve reworked the card with metric measurements. I love it and hope you do too.

The paper is called Toadstool Gardens. For every qualifying purchase, you can choose a free item from the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) catalogue, and this was one of mine. It is bright, vibrant and fun.

How to Create a Pop-Out Accordion Card - Terrific Toadstools - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK.
How to Create a Pop-Out Accordion Card – Terrific Toadstools – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK.

Measurements

  • Melon Mambo / Granny Apple Green Cardstock:
    • 20cm X 10cm X 2 pieces – scored at 5cm, 10cm & 15cm
    • 6.8cm X 6.8cm X 3 pieces
  • Basic White Cardstock:
    • 6.3cm X 6.3cm X 3 pieces
    • 9.5cm X 4.5cm X 6 pieces
  • Toadstool Gardens:
    • 9cm X 4cm X 6 pieces
    • 5.8cm X 5.8cm X 3 pieces
How to Create a Pop-Out Accordion Card - Terrific Toadstools - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK.
How to Create a Pop-Out Accordion Card – Terrific Toadstools – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – 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.

Diagonal Strips – Another Way to Use Your Scraps

Diagonal Strips – Another Way to Use Your Scraps – With You In Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Diagonal Strips - Another Way to Use Your Scraps - With You In Mind - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Diagonal Strips – Another Way to Use Your Scraps – With You In Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

This is a fun way to use up your scraps. I stuck the strips at various angles to create my own patterned paper. The scraps are all from the same paper collection, so the colours match. The paper is called Toadstool Gardens. It is a freebie during sale-a-bration. I love getting freebies, don’t you?

measurements

  • Granny Apple 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.

How to Make a Greeting’s Card Flip Gift Box

How to Make a Greeting’s Card Flip Gift Box – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Make a Greeting's Card Flip Gift Box - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Make a Greeting’s Card Flip Gift Box – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I was looking for inspiration for my next craft project, so like many of you, I went on Pinterest. I saw this lovely gift box for note cards and wanted to make my version. This is what I came up with.

How to Make a Greeting's Card Flip Gift Box - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Make a Greeting’s Card Flip Gift Box – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I had to change the measurements for a standard A6 card and C6 envelope. I’ve changed the measurements again slightly since I filmed the YouTube video below but the tutorial is still the same.

Measurements

  • Granny Apple Green / Melon Mambo Cardstock:
    • 6 1/2″ X 6″ (not 4″) X 2 pieces. Scored on the long side at 5″& 6″. Scored on the shorter side at 1″.
    • 11 3/4″ X 5″ scored at 4″ & 5″ on the long side.
    • Two strips both 1 1/2″ wide.
  • Toadstool Gardens designer series paper (DSP):
    • 3 1/2″ X 4 1/2″
    • 2 1/2″ X 4 1/2″
How to Make a Greeting's Card Flip Gift Box - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Make a Greeting’s Card Flip Gift Box – 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, which 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.

Memorable Blooms – Make a Simple Thinking of You Card

Memorable Blooms – Make a Simple Thinking of You Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Memorable Blooms - Make a Simple Thinking of You Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Memorable Blooms – Make a Simple Thinking of You Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I love to colour. It is so therapeutic. I relax and get lost in the process. I’ve used the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers to colour this pretty floral image. The stamp set is called Memorable Blooms. I am a sucker for any floral set and this one is so pretty.

Memorable Blooms - Make a Simple Thinking of You Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Memorable Blooms – Make a Simple Thinking of You Card – 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.
  • Beautiful Bokeh 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.

How to Create an Easy Cluster Card

How to Create an Easy Cluster Card – With You In Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

How to Create an Easy Cluster Card - With You In Mind - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! DemoHow to Create an Easy Cluster Card - With You In Mind - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK. - Lincoln UK.
How to Create an Easy Cluster Card – With You In Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

This card is a simple design. There is a cluster of embellishments around a central sentiment. I’ve used a circle from the Spotlight on Nature dies to create my base to stamp my sentiment. I’ve kept to 3 colours for each. This allows them to have a cohesiveness. The sparkle dots give the card that sparkling finishing touch.

How to Create an Easy Cluster Card - With You In Mind - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
How to Create an Easy Cluster Card – With You In Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

measurements

  • Balmy Blue / Berry Burst 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
  • Beautiful Bokeh designer series paper (DSP) – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

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.

StoryBook Moments – How to Create a Scene Using Die Cuts

StoryBook Moments – How to Create a Scene Using Die Cuts – With You in Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

StoryBook Moments - How to Create a Scene Using Die Cuts - With You in Mind - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
StoryBook Moments – How to Create a Scene Using Die Cuts – With You in Mind – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

The Storybook Moments designer series paper (DSP) contains paper and die cuts. There are two pages of die cuts. They are perfect for scrapbooking and cardmaking. There are focal and smaller images allowing you to create a cute scene easily. I’ve paired both cards with the Timeless Plaid DSP to create two vintage birthday cards.

Measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Timeless Plaid 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.

Tiled Techniques – An Idea – How to Use this Stamp Set

Tiled Techniques – An Idea – How to Use this Stamp Set – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Tiled Techniques - An Idea - How to Use this Stamp Set - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Tiled Techniques – An Idea – How to Use this Stamp Set – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

When I saw this stamp set, I knew I had to have it. It reminds me of the tiles in Islamic art. I love the simplicity of the set and at the same time, all the detail. I’ve only used one stamp to create this lovely border. The image above uses Blueberry Bushel and below Melon Mambo. Which do you like best?

Tiled Techniques - An Idea - How to Use this Stamp Set - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Tiled Techniques – An Idea – How to Use this Stamp Set – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Measurements

  • Blueberry Bushel / Melon Mambo 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.

Frosted Forest – Using it to Make a Spring Cherry Tree

Frosted Forest – Using it to Make a Spring Cherry Tree – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Frosted Forest - Using it to Make a Spring Cherry Tree - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Frosted Forest – Using it to Make a Spring Cherry Tree – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love cherry trees. In my local area, there are quite several cherry trees. I love watching them come into bloom. This is my ode to those cherry trees. The Frosted Forest bundle includes a stamp set, dies and layering stencils that make colouring easy.

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.

How I Made the Perfect Card for a Book Lover

How I Made the Perfect Card for a Book Lover – For the Books – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How I Made the Perfect Card for a Book Lover - For the Books - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How I Made the Perfect Card for a Book Lover – For the Books – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This would make a great graduation or passing exam card. The books are stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black, an alcohol-friendly ink. They are coloured using Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers, one of my favourite colouring mediums for quick and easy colouring.

measurements

  • Night of Navy Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – 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.

Gorgeous Yellow Hibiscus Card – Clean and Simple Design

Gorgeous Yellow Hibiscus Card – Clean and Simple Design – Happy Hibiscus – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Gorgeous Yellow Hibiscus Card - Clean and Simple Design - Happy Hibiscus - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Gorgeous Yellow Hibiscus Card – Clean and Simple Design – Happy Hibiscus – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I love this card. It is bright and happy and reminds me of sunshine. In the grey days of January, this is exactly what the doctor ordered. You can colour in this set with your favourite colouring medium or use the two-step stamping feature.

Measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Crushed Curry – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Basic White Cardstock – 13.85cm X 9.5cm

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.