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How to Make a Spring Picnic Basket

How to Make a Spring Picnic Basket – Delightfully Eclectic – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln UK

How to Make a Spring Picnic Basket - Delightfully Eclectic - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Lincoln UK
How to Make a Spring Picnic Basket – Delightfully Eclectic – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln UK

I’ve made this picnic hamper before but I wanted to make it again with new paper. I was watching the Chelsea Flower Show in May. I used to go every year when I lived in London and still love to see it on TV. One lovely part of Chelsea was sitting on the grass, having a picnic and listening to the big bands playing at the bandstand. This inspired me to make this little hamper.

How to Make a Spring Picnic Basket - Delightfully Eclectic - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Lincoln UK
How to Make a Spring Picnic Basket – Delightfully Eclectic – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln UK

Measurements

  • BlackBerry Bliss / Night of Navy Cardstock – 9″ X 7″ scored at 2″ on all sides
  • Bubble Bath / Flirty Flamingo Cardstock – 7 1/16″ X 5 1/16″ scored as follows:
    • Long Side at 1″ from each side & at 3″ & 4″
    • Short Side at 1″ from each side
  • Delightfully Electic Designer Series Paper (DSP):
    • 2 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ x 2 pieces
    • 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ X 3 pieces
    • 8″ X 3/4″ X 1 piece
    • 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ X 4 pieces

other projects

How to Make a Spring Picnic Basket - Delightfully Eclectic - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Lincoln UK
How to Make a Spring Picnic Basket – Delightfully Eclectic – 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. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

Simply Scored

[122334]
£34.00

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.

Make a Cottage Wreaths Thank You Card

Make a Cottage Wreaths Thank You Card – Petal Park – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

Make a Cottage Wreaths Thank You Card - Petal Park - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Make a Cottage Wreaths Thank You Card – Petal Park – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

I wasn’t sure about this card at all. I added all the rhinestones and it just made it all come together. It’s amazing how a small finishing touch can add so much to a card. I used the pretty flowers from Petal Park to decorate the simple wreath from the Cottage Wreaths set.

I have made this card in two colour ways, The pink version above or the purple one below. Which do you like best? Let me know in the comments below.

Make a Cottage Wreaths Thank You Card - Petal Park - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK.
Make a Cottage Wreaths Thank You Card – Petal Park – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.

measurements

  • Gorgeous Grape / Flirty Flamingo 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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

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.

How to Make a Blended Rainbow Card

How to Make a Blended Rainbow Card – Wanted to Say – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Make a Blended Rainbow Card - Wanted to Say - Quiet Meadow - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Make a Blended Rainbow Card – Wanted to Say – Quiet Meadow – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I was inspired to make this card after watching a video on YouTube by Nichol Spohr. She used different products but I adapted it to what I had. I love the way it turned out.

It really isn’t difficult to achieve a seamless blended background. There are a number of tips I can give you. One is not to overload your blending brush, secondly, I tap off my brush on my grid paper before I start to blend and thirdly take your time going back and forwards between colours until you achieve something you are happy with.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • 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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

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.

Make a Postbox Themed Card

Make a Postbox Themed Card – Stamped with Love – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make a Postbox Themed Card - Stamped with Love - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Postbox Themed Card – Stamped with Love – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love this cute little postbox from the Stamped with Love stamp set. Recently I’ve noticed all our local postboxes and taken note of the emblems on them. Our local one is from the reign of George V and the one around the corner is even further back to Edward VII. I did see one in a local village that is Queen Victoria. Amazingly, these post boxes have been standing for so long. I do love a hit of history.

This little post box has been coloured using Cherry Cobbler and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. The envelope is Soft Sea Foam.

The cardbase is one of our notecards with matching envelopes. It is smaller than a standard A6 card base and perfect for a little thank-you card.

Measurements

  • Soft Sea Foam Cardstock – 4 3/4″ X 3 1/4″
  • Poppy Parade & Crumb Cake Cardstock – 4″ X 2 1/2″

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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

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.

Easy Two-Step Stamping – Pretty Floral Card

Easy Two-Step Stamping – Pretty Floral Card – Colour & Contour – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln

Easy Two-Step Stamping - Pretty Floral Card - Colour & Contour - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln
Easy Two-Step Stamping – Pretty Floral Card – Colour & Contour – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln

I love all the pretty purples in this card. The Colour & Contour stamp set has a sketchy feel to it. This is great as you don’t have to be perfect lining up your two-step stamping. It will always look great. My favourite stamp in this is the splatter stamp. It just adds something extra to the background, almost like pollen floating through the air.

measurements

  • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.

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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

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.

How to Create a Seascape Card

How to Create a Seascape Card – Waves of Inspiration – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

How to Create a Seascape Card - Waves of Inspiration - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
How to Create a Seascape Card – Waves of Inspiration – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

This stamp set is Waves of Inspiration. I’ve had it in my stash and hardly used it in the last year. Last year I wanted to make sure I used all the stamps I bought and managed that. This year, not only do I want to use them but use them more than a couple of times. Are you going to join me?

I double-stamped my waves so that I could get a variation in colour. I used a blending brush to add extra detail and blend the colours. This is a card we made in card club in Lincoln UK. If you want to join me for the next one, check out all the details here.

Measurements

  • Basic Grey 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

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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

Waves Dies

[158840]
£32.00

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.

Make a 2″ Square Fold Flat Box Now

Make a 2″ Square Fold Flat Box Now – Darling Details – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

Make a 2" Square Fold Flat Box Now - Darling Details - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK
Make a 2″ Square Fold Flat Box Now – Darling Details – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

I love making this easy box. The best is that it folds flat for storage. They are perfect for little treats or even jewellery. The box above uses the new Countryside Inn designer series paper (DSP) and the one below the Delightfully Eclectic DSP. They are both such pretty patterns don’t you think?

Make a 2" Square Fold Flat Box Now - Darling Details - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK
Make a 2″ Square Fold Flat Box Now – Darling Details – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

measurements

  • Night of Navy / Boho Blue Cardstock – 8″ X 7″
  • Countryside Inn / Delightfully Eclectic DSP – 1 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ X 5 pieces
Template - Make a 2" Square Fold Flat Box Now - Darling Details - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! - Lincoln UK
Template – Make a 2″ Square Fold Flat Box Now – Darling Details – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! – Lincoln UK

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

Bone Folder

 

£6.75

 

 

Paper Trimmer

 

£25.00

 

 

Stampin' Seal

 

£7.50

 

 

Basic White C6 Envelopes

 

 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

 

Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Tear & Tape Adhesive

 

 

Mini Glue Dots

 

£5.50

 

 

Simply Shammy

 

£8.00

 

 

Take Your Pick

 

£10.25

 

 

Basic White A4 Cardstock

 

 

Boho Blue A4 Cardstock

 

 

Double Oval Punch

 

£21.00

 

 

Ribbon Duo Combo Pack

 

 

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

 

 

Simply Scored

 

£34.00

 

 

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.

Make a Ladybird Friendship Card With Me

Make a Ladybird Friendship Card With Me – Hello Ladybug – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln UK

Make a Ladybird Friendship Card With Me - Hello Ladybug - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Lincoln UK
Make a Ladybird Friendship Card With Me – Hello Ladybug – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln UK

This is a card we made in card club recently. I hold a card club in North Lincoln. If you are interested in joining up, click here for all the details. This card features the Hello Ladybug stamp set and matching punch. I’ve used a white gel pen on the ladybird to create some highlights to match the ones on the leaf.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock = A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Real Red Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm
  • Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

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.

Make a Fun Hedgehog Card

Make a Fun Hedgehog Card – Phrases for All – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Make a Fun Hedgehog Card - Phrases for All - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK
Make a Fun Hedgehog Card – Phrases for All – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I was closing the blinds in the Orangery the other day and I saw a cute little hedgehog in the garden. He or She was in the middle of the grass just snuffling about. He looked so content and happy. It is heartwarming to see wildlife feeling safe and happy in our garden. This inspired me to create this sweet card.

I used the hedgehog punch and added detail using the black Stampin’ Write marker for the facial details. I sponged around the hedgehogs to create some shadows and make them look more dimensional.

measurements

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
  • Fresh as Daisy Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

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.

Make this Flap Bag with a Velcro Fastening

Make this Flap Bag with a Velcro Fastening – Phrases for All – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln – UK

Make this Flap Bag with a Velcro Fastening - Phrases for All - Crafting with Ashee -  Independent Stampin' Up! Lincoln - UK
Make this Flap Bag with a Velcro Fastening – Phrases for All – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln – UK

The bag above is Coastal Cabana and Pretty Peacock, and below is Old Olive and Calypso Coral. Which do you prefer? The first bag I made had a pointed flap as above but when I made the second one I forgot to make a point and did a normal flap. You can tell me which flap shape you like best.

Make this Flap Bag with a Velcro Fastening - Phrases for All - Crafting with Ashee -  Independent Stampin' Up! Lincoln - UK
Make this Flap Bag with a Velcro Fastening – Phrases for All – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Lincoln – UK

The closure is velcro dots, you can easily use magnets of course. I like to change it up though and do things differently. It makes life a little more interesting.

measurements

  • Old Olive / Coastal Cabana Cardstock – 10 1/2″ X 8″ scored as follows:
    • On the longer side at 3″, 5″,8″ & 10″
    • On the shorter side 2″ & 6″
  • Delightfully Electic Designer Series Paper (DSP):
    • 3 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ X 2 pieces
    • 2 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ 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

Bone Folder

[102300]
£6.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]
£25.00

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.