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How to Use the Take a Bow Die Set – Tutorial

How to Use the Take a Bow Die Set – Tutorial – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincon UK

How to Use the Take a Bow Die Set - Tutorial - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincon UK
How to Use the Take a Bow Die Set – Tutorial – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincon UK

If you are like me, when I saw a die that made bows I had to have it. As a person who can’t make a bow to save my life, I knew a die that would do it for me was for me. I received the die set. I opened it and stared at and stared at it some more. How was I meant to make a bow from this? I went to YouTube and watched a few tutorials and this is my way to use it.

6″X 6″ paper works perfectly for this die. I used the matching Take a Bow designer series paper (DSP). you need two sheets to make each bow. You need two of everything except the smallest strip. Watch the video below to see the full tutorial.

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 Cute Pen Pouch / Stocking Filler

How to Make a Cute Pen Pouch / Stocking Filler – Greetings of the Season – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

How to Make a Cute Pen Pouch / Stocking Filler - Greetings of the Season - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
How to Make a Cute Pen Pouch / Stocking Filler – Greetings of the Season – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I think this is a great idea for a stocking filler. This bag/pouch is easy to make and fits at least two pens. I’ve used some pretty Christmas-themed ones I found online. You can use paper or cardstock to make these but I prefer paper. One thing I should mention is to be careful when scoring the paper. Use the fatter end of the scoring stylus or a lighter hand on the trimmer. You don’t want to cut through your paper.

Measurements

  • Snowy Scenes designer series paper (DSP) – 8″ X 4 1/2″ scored on the short side at 2″ & 4″ and 1″ & 3″ up to the score line. On the long side score at 1″ only.

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.

Peaceful Season – Make a Card – Perfect for the Season

Peaceful Season – Make a Card – Perfect for the Season – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I was looking through my pretty paper and noticed I hadn’t used much of the Winter Meadow designer series paper (DSP). It is lovely paper and deserves to be used. This is the card I came up with. It is a tonal Christmas card and I love it. Do you?

Peaceful Season - Make a Card - Perfect for the Season - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Peaceful Season – Make a Card – Perfect for the Season – 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.
  • Winter Meadow DSP:
    • 14.35cm X 10cm X 1 piece
    • 13.85cm X 9.5cm X 1 piece

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 Use Scraps to Make this Colourful Christmas Tree Card

How to Use Scraps to Make this Colourful Christmas Tree Card – Peaceful Season – Merriest Trees – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo

How to Use Scraps to Make this Colourful Christmas Tree Card - Peaceful Season - Merriest Trees - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up Demo
How to Use Scraps to Make this Colourful Christmas Tree Card – Peaceful Season – Merriest Trees – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo

I love to use my scraps. I hate having tons of leftovers. Are you the same? This is a great way to use scraps. I took strips of designer series paper and stuck them to a piece of Basic White cardstock in an order that was pleasing to my eye. A tip is to ensure they are well stuck done, I used an adhesive sheet but you could also use a wet glue. This became my “new” patterned paper to die cut as I pleased.

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.

How to Create a Stunning Christmas Card – Artful Amaryllis

How to Create a Stunning Christmas Card – Artful Amaryllis – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Create a Stunning Christmas Card - Artful Amaryllis - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Create a Stunning Christmas Card – Artful Amaryllis – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love the bright and vibrant colours of this card. I’ve used Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry to create this gorgeous blended background. They work well together, do you agree? The emboss resist technique makes this focal image pop.

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.

Reindeer Fun – How I Made This Christmas Card

Reindeer Fun – How I Made This Christmas Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Reindeer Fun - How I Made This Christmas Card - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Reindeer Fun – How I Made This Christmas Card – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Scene cards are one of my favourite types of cards to create. This mother deer and her baby are sweet and perfect for a focal image for any Christmas card. I made the snowbank the old-fashioned way with my scissors. The purpose was to show you don’t always need dies to cut everything.

The mother and baby deer are coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I only used two colours, Crumb Cake and Petal Pink. Crumb Cake is my favourite shade of brown for animals.

Measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Pool Party 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 the Basic Craft Products 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.

Falling Snow – How To Do It – Emboss Resist Technique

Falling Snow – How To Do It – Emboss Resist Technique – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Falling Snow - How To Do It - Emboss Resist Technique - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Falling Snow – How To Do It – Emboss Resist Technique – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love the simplicity of this Christmas Card. The main star of the card is the Falling Snow background stamp. I’ve white heat embossed it on Azure Afternoon cardstock and then ink blended in the same colour over the top. The white heat-embossed areas resist the ink and stay bright white. Such a gorgeous effect.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
  • Azure Afternoon Cardstock – 1/4 sheet of A4 cardstock.

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 Simple Tonal Snowflake Christmas Card

How to Make a Simple Tonal Snowflake Christmas Card – Sparkling Snowflakes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Make a Simple Tonal Snowflake Christmas Card - Sparkling Snowflakes - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Make a Simple Tonal Snowflake Christmas Card – Sparkling Snowflakes – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Two shades of blue were used in this card, Boho Blue and Pool Party. In both cases, I’ve used second and even third-generation stamping to achieve a muted softer look. The addition of the rhinestones in the centre of the snowflakes brings the whole design together.

Measurements

  • Boho 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

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.

Create a Scene in a Window – Christmas Card Tutorial

Create a Scene in a Window – Christmas Card Tutorial – Snowy Wonder – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Create a Scene in a Window - Christmas Card Tutorial - Snowy Wonder - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK
Create a Scene in a Window – Christmas Card Tutorial – Snowy Wonder – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I wasn’t pleased with the outcome the first time I made this card. You can see the first version in the video below. I remade it in the video and now, I love it. The coordinating designer series paper (DSP) inspired the colours I used. I love the snowman with his red top hat. He is so cute and full of joy.

measurements

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

Christmas Card Tutorial – From Our Home to Yours – Easy Design

Christmas Card Tutorial – From Our Home to Yours – Easy Design – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

Christmas Card Tutorial - From Our Home to Yours - Easy Design - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK
Christmas Card Tutorial – From Our Home to Yours – Easy Design – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

I’ve always loved the combination of blue and red. Do you like it? The colours here are Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon and Poppy Parade. I’ve coloured the little house to look like a gingerbread house. The image is from the Humble Home stamp and punch bundle. I love punches. The colouring was done using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I love them, they are easy to use and produce great results.

Measurements

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

Small Blending Brushes

£14.00

Azure Afternoon A4 Cardstock

£10.75

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

£10.75

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock

£10.75

Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock

£10.75

Frosted Forest Dies

£34.00

Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder

£11.25

Humble Home Bundle (English)

£37.75

Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

£19.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

£7.50

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

£8.50

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

£10.25

Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo

£10.25

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.