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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.

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

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

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 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.

Bunny “Singing in the Rain” Friendship Card

Bunny “Singing in the Rain” Friendship Card – Playing in the Rain – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I love this bunny singing in the rain. The story I told myself, was that he was the bunny version of Gene Kelly. So cute!! This card showcases several techniques including colouring with Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers, heat embossing and emboss resist.

The background stamp set is the Drizzling Droplets stamp. It is an online exclusive. When I first saw it I knew I wanted to use it with this bunny from Playing in the Rain. I love background stamps. Do you?

measurements

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

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock £10.75	Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English) £25.00	Playing In The Rain Dies £33.00	Drizzling Droplets Cling Stamp Set £23.00	Versamark Pad £9.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder £20.00	Iridescent Faceted Gems £8.00	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.

Firework-Inspired Birthday Card. Easy Two Step Stamping

Firework-Inspired Birthday Card. Easy Two Step Stamping – Round We Go – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – UK

I am not sure what these shapes are meant to be. In the colours above they reminded me of fireworks. What do you think? Each shape is made with just one stamp. I stamped in the darker colour eg Daffodil Delight and then offset the stamp and stamped again in the lighter colour eg Lemon Lolly. I love the effect.

The above version uses Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lolly. The one below uses Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Pretty in Pink and Flirty Flamingo. Which one do you like best?

Measurements

Basic Black 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

Basic Black A4 Card Stock £10.75	Round We Go Bundle (English) £42.25	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad £8.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio £7.00

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.

Inspiring Snapdagons – Strength To Someone Special

Inspiring Snapdagons – Strength To Someone Special – Simple Card Tutorial – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I made this card back in May. I was watching the Chelsea Flower Show and seeing the gorgeous flowers inspired me to make this card. This card features the new Inspiring Snapdragons stamp set. I’ve kept the colours hot and vibrant. They are next to each other on the colour wheel and look next to each other.

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 X 2 pieces

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock £10.75	Inspiring Snapdragons Bundle (English) £49.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins £7.00

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.

Cupcakes? How to Make This Yummy Birthday Card Today

Cupcakes? How to Make This Yummy Birthday Card Today – Pocket Thoughts – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

Don’t these cupcakes look delicious? They are from the Pocket Thoughts stamp set and are coloured using the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. I created the background with various techniques using the colours Coastal Cabana and Pool Party. These colours make the cupcakes really pop from the background. Check out the video below for the full tutorial.

measurements

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

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock £10.75	Wanted To Say Dies £37.00	Pocket Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £7.50	Blending Brushes £14.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio £7.50	Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack £10.25	Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25

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 “Pop Out” Fancy Fold Card – What Would You Call it?

Make a “Pop Out” Fancy Fold Card – What Would You Call it? – Simply Said – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

I don’t have a clue what to call this fancy fold. Do you? I found it on Pinterest when I was searching for ideas. I’ve called it a pop out card as the front panel pops out. It is not a complicated card to make. I would recommend you make a template for yourself before you make it. It helps you understand the construction.

The lovely paper is the Mediterranean Blooms designer series paper (DSP). The above design is lemons and below is oranges. Which do you like best?

measurements

Garden Green Cardstock – 14.85cm X 20cm

Template - Make a "Pop Out" Fancy Fold Card - What Would You Call it? - Simply Said - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - UK — Template – Make a “Pop Out” Fancy Fold Card – What Would You Call it? – Simply Said – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK

Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Garden Green A4 Card Stock £10.75	Citrus Blooms Bundle (English) £58.50	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £16.00
Mediterranean Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.75	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad £8.50	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack £10.25

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

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